# CVE-2017-16633: In Joomla! before 3.8.2, a logic bug in com\_fields exposed read-only information about a site's custom fields to unauthorized users.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-11-09 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In Joomla! before 3.8.2, a logic bug in com_fields exposed read-only information about a site's custom fields to unauthorized users.

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## Related

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## References

- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/715-20171103-core-information-disclosure.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101702
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039757

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