7.5
CWE
306
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-10946

First published: Wed Apr 10 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.5. The "refresh list of helpsites" endpoint of com_users lacks access checks, allowing calls from unauthenticated users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=3.2.0<=3.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-10946?

    CVE-2019-10946 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the lack of access controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-10946?

    To fix CVE-2019-10946, update your Joomla! installation to version 3.9.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-10946?

    CVE-2019-10946 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.5.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2019-10946?

    The potential risks of CVE-2019-10946 include unauthorized access to the helpsites endpoint by unauthenticated users.

  • What functionality is compromised due to CVE-2019-10946?

    CVE-2019-10946 compromises the security of the 'refresh list of helpsites' functionality in Joomla!.

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