CVE-2021-26033 [20210502] - Core - CSRF in AJAX reordering endpoint
Attackers can perform unauthorized actions via CSRF in the AJAX reordering endpoint due to missing token checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-26033?
CVE-2021-26033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 26 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.9.26. A missing token check causes a CSRF vulnerability in the AJAX reordering endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26033?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 3.0.0 to 3.9.26 | None |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26033?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-26033 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26033 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2021-26033, GHSA-3247-q928-6mr7.