CVE-2021-23126 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2021-23126?

CVE-2021-23126 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.9.24. Usage of the insecure rand() function within the process of generating the 2FA secret.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-23126?

CVE-2021-23126 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-2021-23126?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.9.24. Usage of the insecure rand() function within the process of generating the 2FA secret.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.2.0, < 3.9.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-338

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/841-20210301-core-insecure-randomneVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/841-20210301-core-insecure-randomneVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23126?

CVE-2021-23126 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.9.24. Usage of the insecure rand() function within the process of generating the 2FA secret.

How severe is CVE-2021-23126?

CVE-2021-23126 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-2021-23126?

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