CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-7742: XSS

First published: Tue Feb 12 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.3. A combination of specific web server configurations, in connection with specific file types and browser-side MIME-type sniffing, causes an XSS attack vector.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=1.0.0<=3.9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7742?

    CVE-2019-7742 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-7742?

    To fix CVE-2019-7742, update Joomla! to version 3.9.3 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2019-7742?

    CVE-2019-7742 could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to specific web server configurations.

  • Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2019-7742?

    CVE-2019-7742 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.3.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2019-7742?

    CVE-2019-7742 is caused by browser-side MIME-type sniffing in conjunction with specific file types and web server configurations.

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