CVE-2017-7989 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate MIME type checks allowed low-privilege users to upload swf files even if they were explicitly forbidden.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	3.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98029Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/689-20170407-core-acl-violationsPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98029Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/689-20170407-core-acl-violationsPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7989?

CVE-2017-7989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate MIME type checks allowed low-privilege users to upload swf files even if they were explicitly forbidden.

How severe is CVE-2017-7989?

CVE-2017-7989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7989?

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