SB2019081322 - Security restrictions bypass in Joomla!
Published: August 13, 2019 Updated: September 25, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019081322
CSH Severity
Medium
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 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15028)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the com_contact contact form core component. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and submit mails via disabled forms.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.