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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1028
Joomla! 1.5.13 released correcting multiple vulnerabilities
24 July 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Joomla!
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Create Arbitrary Files -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Delete Arbitrary Files -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Reduced Security -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Upgrade
Member content until: Sunday, August 23 2009
OVERVIEW
Joomla! 1.5.13 has been released correcting two (2) security
vulnerabilities.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding these
vulnerabilities:
"Tiny browser included with TinyMCE 3.0 editor allowed files to be
uploaded and removed without logging in." [1]
"Some files were missing the check for JEXEC. These scripts will
then expose internal path information of the host." [2]
MITIGATION
These vulnerabilities are fixed in version 1.5.13 available from
Joomla!'s website. [3]
REFERENCES
[1] [20090722] - Core - File Upload
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/301-20090722-core-file-upload.html
[2] [20090722] - Core - Missing JEXEC Check
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/302-20090722-core-missing-jexec-check.html
[3] Project Release News
http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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