CVE-2021-26038

Published: Jul 7, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

7.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.

Affected (1)

Products: Joomla: Joomla!

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Joomla Joomla!	From 2.5.0 to 3.9.27

Related CWEs

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.

References (2)

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/859-20210704-core-privilege-escalation-through-com-installer.html

Source: security@joomla.org

Vendor Advisory

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/859-20210704-core-privilege-escalation-through-com-installer.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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