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Release Date:2009-09-27
Attack Name:Joomla invalid token administrative password reset attempt
OS Type:
Application Type:
Severity:Warning
BUG ID:
CVE ID:
Description:
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components/com_user/models/reset.php in Joomla! 1.5 through 1.5.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to reset the 'first enabled user (lowest id)' password, typically for the administrator.
Impact:
Denial of Service. Information disclosure. Loss of integrity. Complete admin access.
Affected Systems:
joomla com_user V1.5
joomla com_user V1.5.1
joomla com_user V1.5.2
joomla com_user V1.5.3
joomla com_user V1.5.4
joomla com_user V1.5.5
Additional References:
http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2008-3681
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/241-20080801-core-password-remind-functionality.html
Solution:
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Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches.