CVE-2020-13760: CSRF

Published Jun 2, 2020
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Updated

In Joomla! before 3.9.19, missing token checks in compostinstall lead to CSRF.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.7.1<3.9.19
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-alpha1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-alpha2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-beta1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-beta2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-beta3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-beta4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-rc3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0-rc4

Event History

Jun 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13760?

CVE-2020-13760 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13760?

To fix CVE-2020-13760, upgrade your Joomla! installation to version 3.9.19 or later.

3

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2020-13760?

CVE-2020-13760 affects Joomla! versions before 3.9.19, including all versions from 3.7.1 up to 3.9.18.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13760?

CVE-2020-13760 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability due to missing token checks.

5

Is there a risk of data exposure with CVE-2020-13760?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2020-13760 could allow unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, potentially leading to data exposure.

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