CVE-2009-3946 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read extension XML files to obtain version numbers, exposing sensitive metadata in Joomla installations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3946?
CVE-2009-3946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 16 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla! before 1.5.15 allows remote attackers to read an extension's XML file, and thereby obtain the extension's version number, via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-3946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-84mp-7q9p-gprx.