CVE-2008-3226
Description
Joomla! before 1.5.4 has a file caching vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to cached pages via unspecified attack vectors.
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Joomla! before 1.5.4 has a file caching vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to cached pages via unspecified attack vectors.
Vulnerability
The file caching implementation in Joomla! before version 1.5.4 contains a security flaw that allows attackers to access cached pages. The exact attack vector is not publicly documented in the available references. The vulnerability is present in all versions prior to 1.5.4 [1][4].
Exploitation
The exploitation method is not detailed in the available references. Based on the fix description, an attacker could potentially access cached pages that should have been restricted, but the precise technique (e.g., direct URL manipulation, directory traversal, or insufficient access controls) remains undisclosed.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to cached pages, potentially revealing sensitive information that was intended to be private. This could include content restricted by access levels or user authentication.
Mitigation
Joomla! 1.5.4 (released July 8, 2008) includes a fix: "Added security to file caching to prevent unauthorized access to cached pages" [1]. Users should upgrade to version 1.5.4 or later. No workarounds are documented. The vulnerability is low-to-moderate severity and no KEV listing exists.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
joomla/joomla-platformPackagist | < 1.5.4 | 1.5.4 |
Affected products
25cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 23 more
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.5.3
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
8- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8xqm-3qm5-qhfvghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3226ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/12/2nvdWEB
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43650nvdWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20080730154423/http://www.joomla.org/content/view/5180/1ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20200228023838/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30125ghsaWEB
- www.joomla.org/content/view/5180/1/nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/30125nvd
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