Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks in com_contact could allow mail submission in disabled forms.
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\! | >= 2.5.0, < 3.8.13 |
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/751-20181001-core-hardening-com-conVendor 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/751-20181001-core-hardening-com-conVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17859?
CVE-2018-17859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks in com_contact could allow mail submission in disabled forms.
How severe is CVE-2018-17859?
CVE-2018-17859 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-2018-17859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.