Vulnerability Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/extensions/browser/file.php in the Joomla Content Editor (JCE) component before 2.1 for Joomla!, when chunking is set to greater than zero, allows remote authors to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file with a double extension as demonstrated by .jpg.pht.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Demmer | Joomla Content Editor | <= 2.0.21 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/81980
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49206Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-15/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/item/jce-21-released?category_id=32
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51002
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75671
- http://osvdb.org/81980
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49206Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-15/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/item/jce-21-released?category_id=32
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51002
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75671
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2902?
CVE-2012-2902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/extensions/browser/file.php in the Joomla Content Editor (JCE) component before 2.1 for Joomla!, when chunking is set to greater than zero, allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2012-2902?
CVE-2012-2902 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2902?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor, Joomla Joomla\!.