CVE-2020-35616 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: What is CVE-2020-35616?

CVE-2020-35616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.7.0 through 3.9.22. Lack of input validation while handling ACL rulesets can cause write ACL violations.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-35616?

CVE-2020-35616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35616?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.7.0 through 3.9.22. Lack of input validation while handling ACL rulesets can cause write ACL violations.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 1.7.0, <= 3.9.22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/834-20201107-core-write-acl-violatiVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/834-20201107-core-write-acl-violatiVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35616?

CVE-2020-35616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.7.0 through 3.9.22. Lack of input validation while handling ACL rulesets can cause write ACL violations.

How severe is CVE-2020-35616?

CVE-2020-35616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35616?

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