Joomla! Unsupported Version Detection

critical Nessus Plugin ID 78912

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Synopsis

The remote host contains an unsupported version of Joomla!.

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the installation of Joomla! on the remote host is no longer supported.

Lack of support implies that no new security patches for the product will be released by the vendor. As a result, it is likely to contain security vulnerabilities.

Solution

Upgrade to a version of Joomla! that is currently supported.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 78912

File Name: joomla_unsupported.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 11/7/2014

Updated: 6/5/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Tenable score for unsupported products.

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: manual

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:joomla:joomla%5c%21

Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/Joomla!

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Reference Information

IAVA: 0001-A-0542

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