CVE-2021-26029 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2021-26029?

CVE-2021-26029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.9.24. Inadequate filtering of form contents could allow to overwrite the author field.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-26029?

CVE-2021-26029 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-2021-26029?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.9.24. Inadequate filtering of form contents could allow to overwrite the author field.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 1.6.0, < 3.9.25

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/849-20210309-core-inadequate-filterVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/849-20210309-core-inadequate-filterVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-26029?

CVE-2021-26029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.9.24. Inadequate filtering of form contents could allow to overwrite the author field.

How severe is CVE-2021-26029?

CVE-2021-26029 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-2021-26029?

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