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VirtueMart 4.2 including new PayPal Checkout
Yes a new mayor sub version as it would be sub number 24 already. On the other hand, this version works now very well on Joomla 3 and of course Joomla 4.3 and PHP8.2. So most things have settled in 4.0.22 and compared to last autumn we had almost no bugs to fix. So this stability should also be reflected in the version number and therefore 4.2!Some have already noticed, after years of maintaining our root server on our own, our developer server went down. But thanks to our members, we can...
After the previous security update some people commented that we should provide more information about the security leaks. Usually if the problem is within the core files, we follow security by obscurity, which means we do not exactly explain where to find the exploit. But the latest possible sql injection is in fact a matter of the template. So this time we will explain exactly what happened.
Read more: Important Security Release, VM-Team at joomladay germany (2)
Component Type: VirtueMart Core. The affected files are part of the standard VirtueMart Distribution.
Affected Versions: VirtueMart Version 1.1.6 and all versions below.
Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection.
Severity: HIGH.
Problem Description: It's possible for an attacker with administrator permissions to manipulate or gain information from the database with a specially crafted URL.
Solution: Patch or repleace one file in your VirtueMart installation. (when available: Update to VirtueMart 1.1.7).
General advice:
Follow the recommendations from the Joomla! Administrator's Security Checklist and the Security & Performance FAQ for Joomla!. This way you get basic security for your Store.
Keep notice of the VirtueMart Security Bulletins.
Component Type: VirtueMart Core. The affected files are part of the standard VirtueMart Distribution.
Affected Versions: VirtueMart Version 1.1.7 and all versions below.
Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection.
Severity: HIGH.
Problem Description: It's possible to manipulate or gain information from the database with a specially crafted URL without having to login.
Solution: apply a patch or replace one file in your VirtueMart installation. (when available: Update to VirtueMart 1.1.8).
Steps for the Update:
- Download the Update Package VM 1.1.7a.
- Go to your store and login to your Joomla! Backend (/administrator).
- Go to the VirtueMart Admin Panel => "Admin" => "Search for Updates".
- On that page click the tab "Upload a Patch". Now click "Browse" and select the patch file you just downloaded. Proceed with "Upload & Preview".
- On the following page you will find the details for this patch and if any errors occured. If everything's fine, just check the warning checkbox and click "Apply Patch now".
- Done - your VirtueMart Installation is patched now.
General advice:
Follow the recommendations from the Joomla! Administrator's Security Checklist and the Security & Performance FAQ for Joomla!. This way you get basic security for your Store.
Keep notice of the VirtueMart Security Bulletins.
Component Type: VirtueMart Core. The affected files are part of the standard VirtueMart Distribution.
Affected Versions: VirtueMart Version 1.1.4 and all versions below.
Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection.
Severity: HIGH.
Problem Description: It's possible for an attacker with administrator permissions to manipulate or gain information from the database with a specially crafted URL.
Solution: Update to VirtueMart 1.1.5.
General advice:
Follow the recommendations from the Joomla! Administrator's Security Checklist and the Security & Performance FAQ for Joomla!. This way you get basic security for your Store.
Keep notice of the VirtueMart Security Bulletins.
Affected Versions: VirtueMart Version 1.1.4 and all versions below.
Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection.
Severity: HIGH.
Problem Description: It's possible for an attacker with administrator permissions to manipulate or gain information from the database with a specially crafted URL.
Solution: An patch is available that contains new versions of the affected files: SecurityFix_vm114_012910.zip.
General advice:
Follow the recommendations from the Joomla! Administrator's Security Checklist and the Security & Performance FAQ for Joomla!. This way you get basic security for your Store.
Keep notice of the VirtueMart Security Bulletins.