Check Point Advisories

Joomla Sensitive Core Files Information Disclosure

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0741
Date Published:	24 Aug 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 05 October, 2016
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability exists in multiple Joomla Plugins and themes. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to download local files, and may lead to disclosure of database credentials.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Joomla Sensitive Core Files Information Disclosure protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Joomla Sensitive Core Files Information Disclosure