[20110407] - Core - Unauthorised Access

• Project: Joomla!
• SubProject: All
• Severity: Medium
• Versions: 1.6.1 and 1.6.0
• Exploit type: Unauthorised access
• Reported Date: 2011-March-17
• Fixed Date: 2011-April-14

Description

Inadequate permission checking causes potential for unauthorised access.

Affected Installs

Joomla! version 1.6.1 and 1.6.0 versions

Solution

Upgrade to the latest Joomla! version (1.6.2 or later)

Reported by Elin Waring

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Center.