CVE-2015-8565: Input Validation
Published Dec 16, 2015
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
16 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.5
Event History
Dec 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8565?
The severity of CVE-2015-8565 is considered medium risk due to its potential for directory traversal exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8565?
To fix CVE-2015-8565, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.4.6 or later.
3
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2015-8565?
CVE-2015-8565 affects Joomla! versions 3.2.0 through 3.4.x before 3.4.6.
4
Can CVE-2015-8565 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8565 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through unspecified vectors.
5
What is a directory traversal vulnerability in relation to CVE-2015-8565?
A directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2015-8565 allows attackers to access restricted directories and potentially retrieve sensitive information.