CVE-2020-24598: Input Validation

Published Aug 26, 2020
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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.

2

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!.

4

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.

5

Which versions of Joomla! are vulnerable to CVE-2020-24598?

Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.21 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-24598.

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