Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.8.8 before 3.8.9. The autoload code checks classnames to be valid, using the "class_exists" function in PHP. In PHP 5.3, this function validates invalid names as valid, which can result in a Local File Inclusion.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 2.5.0, <= 3.8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104566Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041245Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/741-20180601-core-local-file-inclusVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104566Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041245Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/741-20180601-core-local-file-inclusVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12712?
CVE-2018-12712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.8.8 before 3.8.9. The autoload code checks classnames to be valid, using the "class_exists" function in PHP. In PHP 5.3, this function validates inva...
How severe is CVE-2018-12712?
CVE-2018-12712 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.