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Joomla CVE-2017-7989

MEDIUM
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2017-04-25 cve@mitre.org
6.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 25, 2017 - 18:59 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

In Joomla!. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. 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. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!. Version information: through 3.6.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

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