Vulnerability Description
Joomla! 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by libraries/phpmailer/language/phpmailer.lang-joomla.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/joomla-1.6.0Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/%21_README
- http://code.google.com/p/inspathx/source/browse/trunk/paths_vuln/joomla-1.6.0Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3747?
CVE-2011-3747 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Joomla! 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a .php file, which reveals the installation path in an error message, as demonstrated by libraries/phpmail...
How severe is CVE-2011-3747?
CVE-2011-3747 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-2011-3747?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.