CVE-2020-24598: Input Validation
Published Aug 26, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.21. Lack of input validation in the vote feature of comcontent leads to an open redirect.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.0.0<3.9.21
Event History
Aug 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24598?
CVE-2020-24598 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for open redirection.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-24598?
To fix CVE-2020-24598, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.21 or later.
3
What specific feature is affected by CVE-2020-24598?
CVE-2020-24598 affects the vote feature in the com_content component of Joomla!.
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What can happen if CVE-2020-24598 is exploited?
If CVE-2020-24598 is exploited, it may allow an attacker to redirect users to a malicious site.
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Which versions of Joomla! are vulnerable to CVE-2020-24598?
Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.21 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-24598.