VDB-130848 · CVE-2019-7740 · BID 107015

Joomla CMS up to 3.9.2 core.js writeDynaList Parameter cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component core.js writeDynaList. The manipulation as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-7740. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.2 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component core.js writeDynaList. The manipulation as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.3. Inadequate parameter handling in JavaScript code (core.js writeDynaList) could lead to an XSS attack vector.

The bug was discovered 02/12/2019. The weakness was presented 02/12/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-7740 since 02/11/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13418 (Joomla! Prior to 3.9.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 3.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 107015†). See VDB-130847, VDB-130849, VDB-130851 and VDB-130852 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 3.9.3

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02/11/2019 🔍
02/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
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02/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/10/2023 +1608 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: developer.joomla.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-7740 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-7740
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130848
SecurityFocus: 107015 - Joomla! Core CVE-2019-7739 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2019 14:12
Updated: 07/10/2023 09:40
Changes: 02/13/2019 14:12 (61), 05/31/2020 20:18 (3), 07/10/2023 09:40 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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