CVE-2017-14596 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! before 3.8.0, inadequate escaping in the LDAP authentication plugin can result in a disclosure of a username and password.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-90

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injectionExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injectionExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14596?

CVE-2017-14596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Joomla! before 3.8.0, inadequate escaping in the LDAP authentication plugin can result in a disclosure of a username and password.

How severe is CVE-2017-14596?

CVE-2017-14596 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.