CVE-2017-8057 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain full file paths from error messages in Joomla when error reporting is enabled, potentially aiding further attacks.
- 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-2017-8057?
CVE-2017-8057 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 25 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Joomla! 3.4.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), multiple files caused full path disclosures on systems with enabled error reporting.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8057?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8057 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8057 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpv7-4jr3-ww3h.