Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. com_installer actions do not have sufficient CSRF hardening in the backend.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 2.5.0, < 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/755-20181005-core-csrf-hardening-inVendor 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/755-20181005-core-csrf-hardening-inVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17858?
CVE-2018-17858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. com_installer actions do not have sufficient CSRF hardening in the backend.
How severe is CVE-2018-17858?
CVE-2018-17858 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.