Vulnerability · Published Dec 28, 2020 · Assigned by Joomla

CVE-2020-35614[20201105] - Core - User Enumeration in backend login

Medium 5.3

In plain English

A medium-severity security flaw in Joomla! CMS from Joomla! Project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 65% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS NVD)5.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 34.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.9.0 through 3.9.22. Improper handling of the username leads to a user enumeration attack vector in the backend login page.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS 3.9.0-3.9.22

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