Vulnerability Description
The register method in the UsersModelRegistration class in controllers/user.php in the Users component in Joomla! before 3.6.4, when registration has been disabled, allows remote attackers to create user accounts by leveraging failure to check the Allow User Registration configuration setting.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | <= 3.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/joomla_registration_privesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037107
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/10/details-on-the-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilit
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/659-20161001-core-account-creation.Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms/commit/bae1d43938c878480cfd73671e4945211538Patch
- https://medium.com/%40showthread/joomla-3-6-4-account-creation-elevated-privileg
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40637/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/joomla_registration_privesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037107
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/10/details-on-the-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilit
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/659-20161001-core-account-creation.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8870?
CVE-2016-8870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The register method in the UsersModelRegistration class in controllers/user.php in the Users component in Joomla! before 3.6.4, when registration has been disabled, allows remote attackers to create u...
How severe is CVE-2016-8870?
CVE-2016-8870 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.