CVE-2019-19845 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit missing access checks in Joomla to disclose file paths, potentially aiding further attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-19845?
CVE-2019-19845 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Joomla! before 3.9.14, a missing access check in framework files could lead to a path disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19845?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19845?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19845 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-19845 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19845 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcc8-j92h-q2f3.