Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-17856
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. com_joomlaupdate allows the execution of arbitrary code. The default ACL config enabled the ability of Administrator-level users to access com_joomlaupdate and trigger code execution.
Products affected by CVE-2018-17856
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-17856
0.35%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-17856
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.5
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
7.2
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2018-17856
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041914
Joomla! Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Bypass Access Controls and Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/752-20181002-core-inadequate-default-access-level-for-com-joomlaupdate.html
[20181002] - Core - Inadequate default access level for com_joomlaupdateVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105559
Joomla! Core Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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