SB2022032920 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla!



SB2022032920 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla!

Published: March 29, 2022 Updated: March 30, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022032920
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 9
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

High 11% Medium 33% Low 56%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 9 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23801)

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 when processing SVG images in com_media. A remote attacker can upload a malicious SVG image and execute arbitrary HTML and script 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.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23800)

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. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script 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.


3) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23799)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate the original query.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling parameters of HTTP requests. Under specific circumstances, JInput pollutes method-specific input bags with $_REQUEST data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and bypass intended security restrictions.


4) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23798)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


5) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23797)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.


6) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23796)

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 within the com_fields class. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script 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.


7) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23795)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a user row is not bound to a specific authentication mechanism. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and takeover accounts of other web application users under specific circumstances.


8) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23794)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application when errors during handling file uploads. A remote attacker can gain pass a large file to the web application and obtain information about its installation directory.


9) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23793)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in filenames inside .zip archives. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted archive to the web application and write files outside of the intended path.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.