Description

Joomla! Core is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform otherwise restricted actions. Joomla! Core versions ranging from 2.5.0 and up to and including 3.9.15 are vulnerable.

Remediation

Update to Joomla! Core version 3.9.16 or latest

References

https://hocvahoc.me/2020/03/13/my-journey-to-find-out-joomlas-cvepart-1/

https://github.com/HoangKien1020/Joomla-CVE/tree/master/CVE-2020-10238

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/804-20200303-core-incorrect-access-control-in-com-templates.html

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls Vulnerability (CVE-2008-2146)

Moodle Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2018-1045)

WordPress Plugin rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress Cross-Site Scripting (3.10.1)

IBM WebSEAL Observable Differences in Behavior to Error Inputs Vulnerability (CVE-2020-4661)

Apache HTTP Server Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2019-0211)

Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2020-10238 CWE-264 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass