7.5
CWE
20 22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8565: Input Validation

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla=3.2.0
Joomla=3.2.1
Joomla=3.2.2
Joomla=3.2.3
Joomla=3.2.4
Joomla=3.3.0
Joomla=3.3.1
Joomla=3.3.2
Joomla=3.3.3
Joomla=3.3.4
Joomla=3.4.0
Joomla=3.4.1
Joomla=3.4.2
Joomla=3.4.3
Joomla=3.4.4
Joomla=3.4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8565?

    To fix CVE-2015-8565, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.4.6 or later.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2015-8565 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8565 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through unspecified vectors.

  • 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.

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