CVE-2017-7627 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can directly access the dialog.php script in the Smart related articles extension due to missing security checks, potentially exposing internal data or functionality.
- 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-2017-7627?
CVE-2017-7627 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "Smart related articles" extension 1.1 for Joomla! does not prevent direct requests to dialog.php (there is a missing _JEXEC check).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smart Related Articles Project Smart Related Articles.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7627 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-2017-7627 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7627 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jrc-f5fc-49v4.