CVE-2023-40626: [20231101] - Core - Exposure of environment variables

Published Nov 29, 2023
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Updated

The language file parsing process could be manipulated to expose environment variables. Environment variables might contain sensible information.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!>=1.6.0<3.10.14
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.0.0<4.4.1
Joomla Joomla\!=5.0.0

Event History

Nov 29, 2023
CVE Published
12:28 PM
Data Sourced
12:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this exposure of environment variables?

The vulnerability ID for this exposure of environment variables is CVE-2023-40626.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40626?

The severity of CVE-2023-40626 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2023-40626?

Joomla versions 1.6.0 to 3.10.14, Joomla versions 4.0.0 to 4.4.1, and Joomla version 5.0.0 are affected by CVE-2023-40626.

4

What is the risk associated with this vulnerability?

The risk associated with this vulnerability is the exposure of sensitive information stored in environment variables.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-40626?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-40626 is available. Please refer to the reference link for more details.

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