HTTP: Joomla com_frontenduseraccess Local File Include Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Joomla com_frontenduseraccess. Attackers can include arbitrary local files.
Extended Description
The 'com_frontenduseraccess' component for Joomla! is prone to a local file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.
Affected Products
Joomla com_frontenduseraccess
Short Name
HTTP:PHP:JOOMLA-DIR-TRAV
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
File Include Joomla Local Vulnerability bid:46081 com_frontenduseraccess
Release Date
02/08/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Joomla