CVE-2020-35610: [20201101] - Core - com_finder ignores access levels on autosuggest

Published Dec 28, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.22. The autosuggestion feature of comfinder did not respect the access level of the corresponding terms.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=2.5.0<=3.9.22

Event History

Dec 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-35610.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-35610?

The severity level of CVE-2020-35610 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2020-35610?

Joomla versions 2.5.0 through 3.9.22 are affected by CVE-2020-35610.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-35610?

CVE-2020-35610 allows unauthorized users to access restricted information through the autosuggestion feature of com_finder in Joomla.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-35610?

Yes, Joomla has released a security patch to fix CVE-2020-35610. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Joomla.

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