CVE-2012-2748
CVE-2012-2748 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to "Inadequate filtering" and a "SQL error."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2748?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to "Inadequate filtering" and a "SQL error."
- How severe is CVE-2012-2748?
- CVE-2012-2748 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2748 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2748?
- CVE-2012-2748 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2748?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2748 published?
- CVE-2012-2748 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/471-20120602-core-information-disclosure
- http://osvdb.org/83069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49605
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5427-joomla-255-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/19/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54073
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76414
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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