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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-27187
CVE-2024-27187:
Joomla vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A security vulnerability (CVE-2024-27187) was discovered in Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-4.4.6 and 5.0.0-5.1.2. The vulnerability was reported on July 22, 2024, and fixed on August 20, 2024. This improper access control vulnerability allows backend users to overwrite their username when such action is explicitly disallowed (Joomla Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Access Control (CWE-284) issue. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on integrity (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability affects the backend user profile functionality, potentially allowing unauthorized modification of usernames. This could impact system integrity and user identification mechanisms within the Joomla! CMS (Joomla Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to Joomla! version 4.4.7 or 5.1.3 to address this vulnerability. These versions contain the necessary security fixes to prevent unauthorized username modifications (Joomla Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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