Detections
Analytics
Joomla 3.0.x < 3.9.15 Multiple Vulnerabilities (5782-joomla-3-9-15)
high Nessus Plugin ID 133308
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Synopsis
A PHP application running on the remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its self-reported version, the instance of Joomla! running on the remote web server is 3.0.x prior to 3.9.15. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.- An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15.
Missing token checks in the batch actions of various components cause CSRF vulnerabilities. (CVE-2020-8419)
- An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15. A missing CSRF token check in the LESS compiler of com_templates causes a CSRF vulnerability.
(CVE-2020-8420)
- An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15.
Inadequate escaping of usernames allows XSS attacks in com_actionlogs. (CVE-2020-8421)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Joomla! version 3.9.15 or later.See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?16517d92
http://www.nessus.org/u?4246f9a3
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 133308
File Name: joomla_3915.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 1/30/2020
Updated: 6/5/2024
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode, Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Enable CGI Scanning: true
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-8420
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:joomla:joomla%5c%21
Required KB Items: www/PHP, Settings/ParanoidReport, installed_sw/Joomla!
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 1/28/2020
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/28/2020