CVE-2016-9837

Name: CVE-2016-9837
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-16T09:59:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9837 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in templates/beez3/html/com_content/article/default.php in Joomla! before 3.6.5. Inadequate permissions checks in the Beez3 layout override of the com_content article view allow users to view articles that should not be publicly accessible, as demonstrated by an index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&template=beez3 request.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in templates/beez3/html/com_content/article/default.php in Joomla! before 3.6.5. Inadequate permissions checks in the Beez3 layout override of the com_content article view allow users to view articles that should not be publicly accessible, as demonstrated by an index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&template=beez3 request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	<= 3.6.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5693-joomla-3-6-5-released.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94892Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5693-joomla-3-6-5-released.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9837?

How severe is CVE-2016-9837?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9837 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9837?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST