CVE-2016-9081 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Joomla! 3.4.4 through 3.6.3 allows attackers to reset username, password, and user group assignments and possibly perform other user account modifications via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	3.4.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/661-20161003-core-account-modificatPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/661-20161003-core-account-modificatPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9081?

CVE-2016-9081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Joomla! 3.4.4 through 3.6.3 allows attackers to reset username, password, and user group assignments and possibly perform other user account modifications via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-9081?

CVE-2016-9081 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9081?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.