VDB-142176 · CVE-2019-16725 · GCVE-0-2019-16725

Joomla CMS up to 3.9.11 Default Template logo cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.11. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Default Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument logo as part of Parameter results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-16725. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Joomla CMS up to 3.9.11 (Content Management System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Default Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument logo 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:

In Joomla! 3.x before 3.9.12, inadequate escaping allowed XSS attacks using the logo parameter of the default templates.

The weakness was released 09/24/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at developer.joomla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16725 since 09/23/2019. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 3.9.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

Joomla

Name

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.joomla.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.1
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: CMS 3.9.12

Timelineinfo

09/23/2019 🔍
09/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
09/25/2019 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2020 +347 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: developer.joomla.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2019-16725 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16725
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142176

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2019 07:25
Updated: 09/06/2020 16:06
Changes: 09/25/2019 07:25 (59), 09/06/2020 16:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103