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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2021-26038

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL f...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.

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

VendorProductVersions
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 2.5.0, <= 3.9.27

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-754

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-26038?

CVE-2021-26038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL f...

How severe is CVE-2021-26038?

CVE-2021-26038 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-2021-26038?

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