Vulnerability identifier: #VU20015
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: Joomla!
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect patch against insecure deserialization when executing Phar archives. A remote attacker can use directory traversal sequences to bypass implemented protection mechanisms.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Joomla!: 3.9.3 - 3.9.5
External links
http://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/781-20190502-core-by-passing-protection-of-phar-stream-wrapper-interceptor.html
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.