8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-17858: CSRF

First published: Tue Oct 09 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. com_installer actions do not have sufficient CSRF hardening in the backend.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=2.5.0<3.8.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-17858?

    CVE-2018-17858 has a medium severity level due to insufficient CSRF hardening.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-17858?

    To fix CVE-2018-17858, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.8.13 or later.

  • What does CVE-2018-17858 affect?

    CVE-2018-17858 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.8.13.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-17858?

    CVE-2018-17858 involves insufficient CSRF protection in com_installer actions within the Joomla! backend.

  • Is CVE-2018-17858 exploitable?

    Yes, CVE-2018-17858 is exploitable due to the lack of proper CSRF hardening.

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