Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-17859

First published: Tue Oct 09 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks in com_contact could allow mail submission in disabled forms.

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-2018-17859?

    CVE-2018-17859 has a moderate severity level as it involves inadequate checks that may allow unauthorized mail submissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-17859?

    To fix CVE-2018-17859, update your Joomla! installation to version 3.8.13 or later.

  • What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2018-17859?

    CVE-2018-17859 affects Joomla! versions before 3.8.13, including all versions from 2.5.0 up to 3.8.12.

  • What component in Joomla! is impacted by CVE-2018-17859?

    CVE-2018-17859 impacts the com_contact component within Joomla!.

  • Can CVE-2018-17859 be exploited if contact forms are disabled?

    Yes, CVE-2018-17859 can be exploited to allow mail submission even if contact forms are disabled.

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