CVE-2019-9713 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access or modify sample data in Joomla due to missing ACL checks in sample data plugins.
- 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-2019-9713?
CVE-2019-9713 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 12 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The sample data plugins lack ACL checks, allowing unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9713?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9713?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9713 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-9713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9713 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9mh-vjfw-4p7p.