CVE-2012-3829
CVE-2012-3829 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Joomla! 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via the Host HTTP Header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3829?
- Joomla! 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via the Host HTTP Header.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3829?
- CVE-2012-3829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3829 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3829?
- CVE-2012-3829 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3829?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-3829 published?
- CVE-2012-3829 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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