CVE-2016-9837
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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