CVE-2019-6262: XSS
Published Jan 16, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate checks of the Global Configuration helpurl settings allowed stored XSS.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=2.5.0<3.9.2
Event History
Jan 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-6262?
CVE-2019-6262 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-6262?
To fix CVE-2019-6262, update your Joomla! installation to version 3.9.2 or later.
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What causes CVE-2019-6262?
CVE-2019-6262 is caused by inadequate validation of the Global Configuration helpurl settings in Joomla! prior to version 3.9.2.
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Who is affected by CVE-2019-6262?
CVE-2019-6262 affects all Joomla! versions from 2.5.0 up to, but not including, 3.9.2.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6262?
CVE-2019-6262 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.