CVE-2019-14654 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Joomla! 3.9.7 and 3.9.8, inadequate filtering allows users authorised to create custom fields to manipulate the filtering options and inject an unvalidated option. In other words, the filter attribute in subform fields allows remote code execution. This is fixed in 3.9.9.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	3.9.7

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/787-20190701-core-filter-attribute-Vendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/787-20190701-core-filter-attribute-Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-14654?

CVE-2019-14654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Joomla! 3.9.7 and 3.9.8, inadequate filtering allows users authorised to create custom fields to manipulate the filtering options and inject an unvalidated option. In other words, the filter attrib...

How severe is CVE-2019-14654?

CVE-2019-14654 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-2019-14654?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.