CVE-2017-14596
Joomla! LDAP Authentication Plugin Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
In Joomla! before 3.8.0, inadequate escaping in the LDAP authentication plugin can result in a disclosure of a username and password.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 20, 2017, 6:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2025, 1:37 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to Joomla! version 3.8.2 or later.
- Apply the latest available security patches.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2017-14596 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-14596.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-disclosure | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-disclosure | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-14596 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-14596
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 Added Reference https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-disclosure -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-disclosure No Types Assigned https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/711-20170902-core-ldap-information-disclosure Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ No Types Assigned https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-90 Added CPE 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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://blog.ripstech.com/2017/joomla-takeover-in-20-seconds-with-ldap-injection-cve-2017-14596/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 24, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039407 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 22, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100898 [No Types Assigned]
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
2.78 }} -2.36%
score
0.85591
percentile