CVE-2017-9933

CVE-2017-9933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Description

Improper cache invalidation in Joomla! CMS 1.7.3 through 3.7.2 leads to disclosure of form contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9933?
Improper cache invalidation in Joomla! CMS 1.7.3 through 3.7.2 leads to disclosure of form contents.
How severe is CVE-2017-9933?
CVE-2017-9933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9933 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9933?
CVE-2017-9933 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 114 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9933?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-9933 published?
CVE-2017-9933 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (114)

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