CVE-2019-12764

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.7. The update server URL of com_joomlaupdate can be manipulated by non Super-Admin users.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.01%

Vendor Advisory joomla.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/785-20190603-core-acl-hardening-of-com-joomlaupdate	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108729	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12764?: CVE-2019-12764 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-12764?: To fix CVE-2019-12764, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-12764 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-12764 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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