Yet another security release. 1.5.13
Please upgrade ASAP if you use Joomla.
Note: Fantastico is a few versions behind so don't rely on that for security.
-Thanks
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[20090722] - Core - Missing JEXEC Check
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 04:36 PM PDT
Project: Joomla!
SubProject: Framework
Severity: Moderate
Versions: 1.5.12 and all previous 1.5 releases
Exploit type: XSS
Reported Date: 2009-July-21
Fixed Date: 2009-July-22
Description
Some files were missing the check for JEXEC. These scripts will then expose internal path information of the host.
Affected Installs
All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.12 are affected.
Solution
Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.13 or newer).
Reported by Juan Galiana Lara (Internet Security Auditors)
Contact
The JSST at the Joomla! Security Center.
[20090722] - Core - File Upload
Posted: 22 Jul 2009 04:17 PM PDT
Project: Joomla!
SubProject: TinyMCE editor
Severity: Critical
Versions: 1.5.12
Exploit type: Image File upload
Reported Date: 2009-July-22
Fixed Date: 2009-July-22
Description
Tiny browser included with TinyMCE 3.0 editor allowed files to be uploaded and removed without logging in.
Affected Installs
Version 1.5.12 only
Solution
Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.13 or newer).
*sigh* when did Joomla become PHPBB with an critical fix coming out once a month?
One of the pains of popularity I guess :)