CVE-2019-9712: XSS
Published Mar 12, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The JSON handler in comconfig lacks input validation, leading to XSS.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.2.0<3.9.4
Event History
Mar 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9712?
CVE-2019-9712 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9712?
To fix CVE-2019-9712, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.4 or later.
3
What causes the CVE-2019-9712 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-9712 is caused by the JSON handler in com_config lacking proper input validation.
4
Is my Joomla! site affected by CVE-2019-9712?
If your Joomla! version is between 3.2.0 and 3.9.3, your site is vulnerable to CVE-2019-9712.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-9712?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-9712 include the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user’s session.