8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8419: CSRF

First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15. Missing token checks in the batch actions of various components cause CSRF vulnerabilities.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=3.0.0<3.9.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8419?

    CVE-2020-8419 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8419?

    To remediate CVE-2020-8419, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.9.15 or later.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2020-8419?

    CVE-2020-8419 affects various components of Joomla! that have batch actions without proper token checks.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8419?

    CVE-2020-8419 is a CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2020-8419 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-8419 can be exploited remotely without authentication due to the nature of CSRF vulnerabilities.

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