CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-15696: XSS

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! through 3.9.19. Lack of input filtering and escaping allows XSS attacks in mod_random_image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=3.0.0<=3.9.19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-15696?

    CVE-2020-15696 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-15696?

    To fix CVE-2020-15696, upgrade your Joomla! installation to version 3.9.20 or later.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2020-15696 facilitate?

    CVE-2020-15696 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to inadequate input filtering and escaping.

  • Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2020-15696?

    Joomla! versions from 3.0.0 up to 3.9.19 are affected by CVE-2020-15696.

  • Is CVE-2020-15696 present in the latest Joomla! version?

    No, CVE-2020-15696 is not present in Joomla! versions released after 3.9.19, starting from 3.9.20.

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