CVE-2017-18345: The Joomanager component through 2.0.0 for Joomla! has an arbitrary file download issue, resulting in exposing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-18345?

joomanager: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-18345 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18345 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-18345 affect?

CVE-2017-18345 affects joomanager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Joomanager component through 2.0.0 for Joomla! has an arbitrary file download issue, resulting in exposing the credentials of the database via an index.php?option=com_joomanager&controller=details&task=download&path=configuration.php re

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-18345?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-18345 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting joomanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Joomanager component through 2.0.0 for Joomla! has an arbitrary file download issue, resulting in exposing the credentials of the database via an index.php?option=com_joomanager&controller=details&task=download&path=configuration.php request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomanager project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-26 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomanager project joomanager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy joomanager || rpm -q joomanager || joomanager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade joomanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade joomanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-18345?

joomanager: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-18345 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18345 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-18345 affect?

CVE-2017-18345 affects joomanager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Joomanager component through 2.0.0 for Joomla! has an arbitrary file download issue, resulting in exposing the credentials of the database via an index.php?option=com_joomanager&controller=details&task=download&path=configuration.php re

How urgent is CVE-2017-18345?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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