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CVE-2018-11325 is a Joomla! Core installer flaw before version 3.8.8. During setup, the installer could reveal the administrator password in plaintext after validation errors, navigation to prior steps, or on the confirmation screen. The issue is mainly a local or shared-workstation credential exposure risk. Exposure is most likely during Joomla! installation or reinstallation on shared, monitored, or physically accessible systems. Existing production sites are primarily relevant if they were installed using affected Joomla! Core versions and the password may have been observed or reused. Treat as a targeted credential exposure issue, not a broad internet-scale emergency. Prioritize upgrades and password rotation for sites installed with Joomla! Core before 3.8.8, especially where setup occurred on shared or observable systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Joomla! Core installations to 3.8.8 or later vendor-supported releases.; Review Joomla! vendor guidance for any additional installer-specific remediation.; Rotate administrator passwords created during affected installation sessions..
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- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/732-20180504-core-installer-leaks-plain-text-password-to-local-user.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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