Improper input validation in Joomla Joomla\!
CVE-2020-35616
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 1.7.0 through 3.9.22. Lack of input validation while handling ACL rulesets can cause write ACL violations.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.062 (92.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Joomla Joomla\!
- Joomla! Project Cms — versions 1.7.0 - 3.9.22
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@joomla.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-35616?
- CVE-2020-35616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-12-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-35616?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-35616 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.