- Project: Joomla!
- SubProject: com_content
- Severity: Moderate
- Versions: 1.5.14 and all previous 1.5 releases
- Exploit type: Front-End Editing
- Reported Date: 2009-September-05
- Fixed Date: 2009-November-03
Description
When logged into the front end with Author access, it was possible to replace an article written by another user.
Affected Installs
All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.14 are affected.
Solution
Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.15 or newer).
Reported by Hannes Papenberg
Contact
The JSST at the Joomla! Security Center