Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU51116

#VU51116 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Joomla! - CVE-2021-23132

Published: March 2, 2021 / Updated: August 2, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51116

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23132

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Joomla!

Software vendor:
Joomla!

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists within the com_media component. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted HTTP request and upload images to paths that are not intended for image uploads.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/846-20210306-core-com-media-allowed-paths-that-are-not-intended-for-image-uploads.html