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CVE-2008-4104: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

May 2, 2022 (updated February 19, 2024)

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5 before 1.5.7 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a “passed in” URL.

References

  • marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122115344915232&w=2
  • marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122118210029084&w=2
  • marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122152798516853&w=2
  • securityreason.com/securityalert/4275
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45071
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-9qr2-fx2g-pfvh
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4104
  • web.archive.org/web/20081219152017/http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/274-20080904-core-redirect-spam.html

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 1.5.0 before 1.5.7

Fixed versions

  • 1.5.7

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.5.7 or above.

Impact 5.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Source file

packagist/joomla/framework/CVE-2008-4104.yml

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