Vulnerability Details : 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 for com_installer is limited to super users already.
Products affected by CVE-2021-26038
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-26038
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-26038
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-26038
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The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-26038
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https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/859-20210704-core-privilege-escalation-through-com-installer.html
[20210704] - Core - Privilege escalation through com_installerVendor Advisory
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