CVE-2017-7983 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), mail sent using the JMail API leaked the used PHPMailer version in the mail headers.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98016Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/683-20170401-core-information-disclPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98016Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/683-20170401-core-information-disclPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7983?

CVE-2017-7983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), mail sent using the JMail API leaked the used PHPMailer version in the mail headers.

How severe is CVE-2017-7983?

CVE-2017-7983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7983?

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