Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks on the tags search fields can lead to an access level violation.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 3.1.0, < 3.8.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105559Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/753-20181003-core-access-level-violVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105559Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/753-20181003-core-access-level-violVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17857?
CVE-2018-17857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks on the tags search fields can lead to an access level violation.
How severe is CVE-2018-17857?
CVE-2018-17857 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.