Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. Inadequate handling of CSS selectors in the Protostar and Beez3 JavaScript allows XSS attacks.
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\! | >= 3.0.0, < 3.9.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/803-20200302-core-xss-in-protostar-Vendor Advisory
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/803-20200302-core-xss-in-protostar-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10242?
CVE-2020-10242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. Inadequate handling of CSS selectors in the Protostar and Beez3 JavaScript allows XSS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-10242?
CVE-2020-10242 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-2020-10242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.