CVE-2018-11325

Name: CVE-2018-11325
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-22T15:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11325 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Joomla! Core before 3.8.8. The web install application would autofill password fields after either a form validation error or navigating to a previous install step, and display the plaintext password for the administrator account at the confirmation screen.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! Core before 3.8.8. The web install application would autofill password fields after either a form validation error or navigating to a previous install step, and display the plaintext password for the administrator account at the confirmation screen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	< 3.8.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/732-20180504-core-installer-leaks-plain-text-password-to-local-user.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104278Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/732-20180504-core-installer-leaks-plain-text-password-to-local-user.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11325?

How severe is CVE-2018-11325?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11325 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11325?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-11325?

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Source: NVD / NIST