CVE-2019-7740 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2019-7740?

CVE-2019-7740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.3. Inadequate parameter handling in JavaScript code (core.js writeDynaList) could lead to an XSS attack vector.

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-7740?

CVE-2019-7740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-7740?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.3. Inadequate parameter handling in JavaScript code (core.js writeDynaList) could lead to an XSS attack vector.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 2.5.0, <= 3.9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/769-20190205-core-xss-issue-in-coreVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/769-20190205-core-xss-issue-in-coreVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-7740?

CVE-2019-7740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.3. Inadequate parameter handling in JavaScript code (core.js writeDynaList) could lead to an XSS attack vector.

How severe is CVE-2019-7740?

CVE-2019-7740 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-2019-7740?

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