CVE-2013-3242: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-3242: plugins/system/remember/remember.php in Joomla!

plugins/system/remember/remember.php in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.10 and 3.0.x before 3.0.4 does not properly handle an object obtained by unserializing a cookie, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct PHP object injection attacks and cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects old Joomla 2.5 and 3.0 sites. A logged-in remote user could abuse how the remember-me cookie was processed, potentially causing denial of service through PHP object injection. The sources do not show active exploitation, but they do include a public exploit reference. Exposure is limited to Joomla 2.5.x before 2.5.10 and 3.0.x before 3.0.4, especially internet-facing sites with authenticated users and the remember-me functionality present. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Patch or retire affected Joomla systems, especially public sites with active user accounts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Joomla 2.5.x sites to 2.5.10 or later.; Upgrade affected Joomla 3.0.x sites to 3.0.4 or later.; Review the Joomla advisory for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 3, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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