CVE-2015-8566 Joomla! Framework Remote Code Injection Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious session values in the Joomla Framework Session package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-8566?
CVE-2015-8566 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Session package 1.x before 1.3.1 for Joomla! Framework allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified session values.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8566?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including joomla/session. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla/session Packagist | All versions | 1.3.1 |
joomla/session Packagist | All versions | 1.3.1 |
Products include Joomla Session.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8566?
Upgrade joomla/session to 1.3.1 or later.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2015-8566 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8566 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wwfh-28hx-w2r2.