CVE-2017-7988 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of form contents allows overwriting the author of an article.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.16

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98022Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/688-20170406-core-acl-violationsPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98022Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/688-20170406-core-acl-violationsPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7988?

CVE-2017-7988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate filtering of form contents allows overwriting the author of an article.

How severe is CVE-2017-7988?

CVE-2017-7988 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-2017-7988?

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