Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.7. The subform fieldtype does not sufficiently filter or validate input of subfields. This leads to XSS attack vectors.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 3.6.0, <= 3.9.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108735Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/784-20190602-core-xss-in-subform-fiVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108735Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/784-20190602-core-xss-in-subform-fiVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12766?
CVE-2019-12766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.7. The subform fieldtype does not sufficiently filter or validate input of subfields. This leads to XSS attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2019-12766?
CVE-2019-12766 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.