CVE-2020-10242: XSS
Published Mar 16, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. Inadequate handling of CSS selectors in the Protostar and Beez3 JavaScript allows XSS attacks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.0.0<3.9.16
Event History
Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10242?
CVE-2020-10242 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-10242?
To fix CVE-2020-10242, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.16 or later immediately.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2020-10242 facilitate?
CVE-2020-10242 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to inadequate handling of CSS selectors.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10242?
CVE-2020-10242 affects Joomla! versions before 3.9.16.
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What components of Joomla! are impacted by CVE-2020-10242?
CVE-2020-10242 impacts the Protostar and Beez3 templates in Joomla!