CVE-2021-23128

[20210302] - Core - Potential Insecure FOFEncryptRandval

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.9.24. The core shipped but unused randval implementation within FOF (FOFEncryptRandval) used an potential insecure implemetation. That has now been replaced with a call to 'random_bytes()' and its backport that is shipped within random_compat.

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.01%

Vendor Advisory joomla.org

Affected: Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS

References

Link	Tags
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/842-20210302-core-potential-insecure-fofencryptrandval.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23128?: CVE-2021-23128 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23128?: To fix CVE-2021-23128, 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-2021-23128 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23128 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23128?: CVE-2021-23128 affects Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS.

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