Stop The Joomla Backdoor Vulnerability Before It Enters Your Backdoor Too!

If you are a regular reader of my articles, by now you already know why I am here. I am here to bring you the latest on computer security news. I am here to tell you about vulnerabilities that are hitting our web and causing chaos. So without further ado let me start by telling you about a new vulnerability that has recently been brought to my attention. This vulnerability has been reported in the Acajoom GPL which a component of Joomla.

If you don't know what Joomla is, I shall enlighten you. Joomla is a management system that allows its users to build wonderful web sites. Joomla has some remarkable features that are very user friendly. One of the fantastic elements with regard to Joomla is that it is open source and if you are struggling with something, there are many discussion forums available online where you can communicate with other Joomla users. Acajoom is very empowering for Joomla websites with regard to the creating of relationships with their customers. It is an advanced email marketing tool for Joomla. Some of its features may be similar to that of Microsoft Outlook, which is comprised of some of the following files:_4MMDAT.SYS, ACCWIZ.DLL, callin.bat, DATAACC.EXE as well as EFD.EXE.

The vulnerability is known as the the Joomla Acajoom GPL component backdoor security vulnerability. It runs the risk of being exploited by malicious characters in order to compromise the systems of chosen users' vulnerable systems. This issue exists due to a particular backdoor in the application. This runs the risk of being exploited in order to access victims systems and execute arbitrary PHP code, without any required authorization.

The question that you may be wondering is, what versions does this computer security vulnerability affect? This vulnerability affects versions which have been downloaded between 2009-06-25 and 2009-06-28. This vulnerability has been rated as highly critical and it is vital for all users to know that other versions may also be affected.

The next question which I know you are all dying to know the answer to is, what is the solution to this problem? Basically the solution is for users to update to version 3.2.7. This will help ensure users a safer Joomla experience.