[20231101] - Core - Exposure of environment variables
CVE-2023-40626

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Joomla
Status
Joomla! Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 November 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the language file parsing process within Joomla's core components. This flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate the parsing process, which could potentially expose environment variables. These variables might contain sensitive data such as database credentials, API keys, or other crucial information that could be exploited to compromise the system further. Therefore, it's essential for Joomla administrators to address this issue promptly to safeguard their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Joomla! CMS 1.6.0-4.4.0

Joomla! CMS 5.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Joomla-3.10.12-languagehelper-hotfix
Created by TLWebdesign

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/919-20231101...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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