Joomla! Framework Remote Code Injection Vulnerability
The Session package 1.x before 1.3.1 for Joomla! Framework allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified session values.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | joomla/session | < 1.3.1 | 1.3.1 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8566
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/637-20151205-session-remote-code-execution-vulnerability.html
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/joomla/session/CVE-2015-8566.yaml
- https://github.com/joomla-framework/session
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160603093633/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79197
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-74- Platform
- Composer
- Package
joomla/session- Disclosed
- 17.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wwfh-28hx-w2r2 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: joomla/session
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