CVE-2020-24599 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2020-24599?

CVE-2020-24599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.21. Lack of escaping in mod_latestactions allows XSS attacks.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-24599?

CVE-2020-24599 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-2020-24599?

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 3.9.21. Lack of escaping in mod_latestactions 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

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\!	>= 3.9.0, < 3.9.21

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/824-20200801-core-xss-in-mod-latestVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/824-20200801-core-xss-in-mod-latestVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-24599?

CVE-2020-24599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.21. Lack of escaping in mod_latestactions allows XSS attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-24599?

CVE-2020-24599 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-2020-24599?

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