Joomla! Security Updates (Version 3.8.2)
Joomla! has released version 3.8.2 of its content management system (CMS) software to address multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information.
What’s new in Joomla! 3.8.2
Joomla! 3.8.2 addresses three security vulnerabilities and over 90 bugs, including:
Security Issues Fixed
- Medium Priority – Core – LDAP Information Disclosure (affecting Joomla! 1.5.0 through 3.8.1) More information »
- Medium Priority – Core – Two-Factor Authentication Bypass (affecting Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.8.1) More information »
- Low Priority – Core – Information Disclosure (affecting Joomla! 3.7.0 through 3.8.1) More information »
Bug Fixes
- Display subcategories in blog layout only when user has access #18408
- Tags being deleted by any batch action and by drag and drop reordering #18328
- Search Module not displayed on the core templates error page #18375
- Fix unneeded repetitive filesystem access / checks causing performance issue in custom fields #17893
- Fix backend articles manager not listing articles in sub-categories when categories filter is active #18179
Visit GitHub for the full list of bug fixes.
Resolution:
Users and administrators are encouraged to read Joomla! 3.8.2 Release notes and apply the latest updates.
Download from here – https://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5716-joomla-3-8-2-release.html
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.