Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-26040 |
CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Joomla! Web applications / CMS |
Vendor | Joomla! |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU56047
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26040
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the "com_media" deletion endpoint. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsJoomla!: 4.0.0
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.