VDB-131608 · CVE-2019-9714 · BID 107371

Joomla CMS up to 3.9.3 Media Form Field cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Media Form Field Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-9714. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.3 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Media Form Field Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The media form field lacks escaping, leading to XSS.

The bug was discovered 03/03/2019. The weakness was presented 03/12/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-9714 since 03/11/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13435 (Joomla! Prior to 3.9.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 3.9.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 107371†). See VDB-131605 and VDB-131606 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 3.9.4

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03/03/2019 🔍
03/11/2019 +8 days 🔍
03/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
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03/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/31/2020 +445 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-9714 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9714
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131608
SecurityFocus: 107371 - Joomla! Core CVE-2019-9711 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilitiy

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2019 07:03
Updated: 05/31/2020 21:08
Changes: 03/13/2019 07:03 (62), 05/31/2020 21:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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