CVE-2013-3056 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can bypass privilege checks to delete private messages of arbitrary users in Joomla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3056?
CVE-2013-3056 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 3 May 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.10 and 3.0.x before 3.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended privilege requirements and delete the private messages of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2013-3056 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3056 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-66cg-2885-frg3.