Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 1.7.0, < 3.9.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/807-20200306-core-sql-injection-in-Vendor Advisory
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/807-20200306-core-sql-injection-in-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10243?
CVE-2020-10243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.
How severe is CVE-2020-10243?
CVE-2020-10243 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.