CVE-2020-10240 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2020-10240?

CVE-2020-10240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. Missing length checks in the user table can lead to the creation of users with duplicate usernames and/or email addresses.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-10240?

CVE-2020-10240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10240?

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 3.9.16. Missing length checks in the user table can lead to the creation of users with duplicate usernames and/or email addresses.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.0.0, < 3.9.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/805-20200304-core-identifier-collisVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/805-20200304-core-identifier-collisVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-10240?

CVE-2020-10240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. Missing length checks in the user table can lead to the creation of users with duplicate usernames and/or email addresses.

How severe is CVE-2020-10240?

CVE-2020-10240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10240?

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