Main Vulnerability Database SB2019070915

SB2019070915 - Cross-site scripting in Joomla!

Published: July 9, 2019 Updated: August 9, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019070915

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14654)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in subform fields. A remote authenticated user with ability to create custom fields can inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/787-20190701-core-filter-attribute-in-subform-fields-allows-remote-code-execution.html