CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-11890: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.17. Improper input validations in the usergroup table class could lead to a broken ACL configuration.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=2.5.0<3.9.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-11890?

    CVE-2020-11890 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-11890?

    To fix CVE-2020-11890, you should upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.17 or later.

  • What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2020-11890?

    CVE-2020-11890 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.17.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11890?

    CVE-2020-11890 is an input validation vulnerability that could result in a broken ACL configuration.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-11890 on Joomla! installations?

    The impact of CVE-2020-11890 could lead to unauthorized access due to improper user group permission handling.

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