Vulnerability identifier: #VU71710
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: Joomla!
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin when handling post-installation messages. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Joomla!: 4.2.0 - 4.2.6, 4.1.0 - 4.1.5, 4.0.0 - 4.0.6
External links
http://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/890-20230101-core-csrf-within-post-installation-messages.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.