CVE-2019-9714: XSS
Published Mar 12, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The media form field lacks escaping, leading to XSS.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.0.0<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-2019-9714?
CVE-2019-9714 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9714?
To fix CVE-2019-9714, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9714?
CVE-2019-9714 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the media form field in Joomla!.
4
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2019-9714?
Versions of Joomla! prior to 3.9.4 are affected by CVE-2019-9714.
5
Can CVE-2019-9714 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-9714 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends a crafted request to the vulnerable Joomla! installation.