Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.5. The Media Manager component does not properly sanitize the folder parameter, allowing attackers to act outside the media manager root directory.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 1.5.0, <= 3.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152515/Joomla-3.9.4-Arbitrary-File-DeletionExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/777-20190401-core-directory-traversVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46710/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152515/Joomla-3.9.4-Arbitrary-File-DeletionExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/777-20190401-core-directory-traversVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46710/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-10945?
CVE-2019-10945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.5. The Media Manager component does not properly sanitize the folder parameter, allowing attackers to act outside the media manager root directory.
How severe is CVE-2019-10945?
CVE-2019-10945 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-2019-10945?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.