CVE-2015-8563: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8563: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the com_templates component in Joomla!

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the com_templates component in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.3.x and 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Joomla core CSRF issue in the template manager area. A crafted web interaction could abuse a victim’s existing Joomla session, but the public record does not describe the exact action or impact. The main concern is legacy Joomla sites that were never upgraded past 3.4.5. Exposure is likely limited to Joomla sites running 3.2.0 through 3.3.x or 3.4.x before 3.4.6. Patched or modern Joomla deployments are not identified as affected by the supplied sources. Treat as a legacy-platform cleanup item unless an affected Joomla admin surface is still exposed. If found on a business-critical site, patch or retire promptly because unsupported CMS exposure compounds risk beyond this single CVE. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Joomla sites to 3.4.6 or later vendor-supported releases.; Prioritize externally reachable legacy Joomla administrator interfaces.; Review Joomla vendor security guidance for any deployment-specific hardening..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 16, 2015, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/633-20151214-core-csrf-hardening.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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