CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-26038

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.

4.3 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

7.5 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/859-20210704-core-privilege-escalation-through-com-installer.html Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2021-07-07 11:15

Updated : 2021-07-09 02:20

NVD link : CVE-2021-26038

Mitre link : CVE-2021-26038

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-754