Vulnerability Description
Joomla! 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an empty Itemid array parameter to index.php, which reveals the installation path in an error message, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2488.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bl0g.yehg.net/2011/04/joomla-161-and-lower-information.htmlExploit
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/341-20110402-core-information-disclosu
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/8Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68881
- http://bl0g.yehg.net/2011/04/joomla-161-and-lower-information.htmlExploit
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/341-20110402-core-information-disclosu
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/8Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68881
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2891?
CVE-2011-2891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Joomla! 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an empty Itemid array parameter to index.php, which reveals the installation path in an error message, a differen...
How severe is CVE-2011-2891?
CVE-2011-2891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.