Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Joomla! Action Logs Plugin
CVE-2020-8421

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomla
Status
Joomla\!
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2020

What is CVE-2020-8421?

A vulnerability exists in Joomla! prior to version 3.9.15, where inadequate escaping of usernames can be exploited, allowing attackers to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the com_actionlogs component. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, and compromised user sessions if exploited successfully.

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References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/800-20200103...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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