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CVE-2025-54477: 
Joomla vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A user enumeration vulnerability (CVE-2025-54477) was discovered in Joomla!'s passkey authentication method, affecting versions 4.0.0-4.4.13 and 5.0.0-5.3.3. The vulnerability was reported on September 4, 2025, and fixed on September 30, 2025. The issue stems from improper handling of authentication requests in the passkey authentication implementation (Joomla Project).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The issue is categorized under CWE-203 (Observable Discrepancy) and allows for user enumeration through the passkey authentication method (CISA-ADP).

Impact

The vulnerability allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts through the passkey authentication method, potentially exposing user information and facilitating further targeted attacks (Rapid7).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to upgrade to Joomla! version 4.4.14 or 5.3.4 to address this vulnerability. These versions contain the necessary security fixes to prevent user enumeration through the passkey authentication method (Joomla Project).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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