CVE-2019-16725: XSS

Published Sep 24, 2019
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Updated

In Joomla! 3.x before 3.9.12, inadequate escaping allowed XSS attacks using the logo parameter of the default templates.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/joomla/joomla-cms>=3.0.0<3.9.12
3.9.12
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.0.0<3.9.12

Event History

Sep 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
04:56 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16725?

CVE-2019-16725 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential for XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-16725?

To fix CVE-2019-16725, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.12 or later.

3

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2019-16725?

Joomla! versions from 3.0.0 to 3.9.11 are affected by CVE-2019-16725.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16725?

CVE-2019-16725 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2019-16725?

The impact of CVE-2019-16725 includes the possibility for an attacker to inject malicious scripts via the logo parameter.

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