Vulnerability · Published Aug 20, 2024 · Assigned by Joomla

CVE-2024-27187[20240804] - Core - Improper ACL for backend profile view

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity improper access control 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 0.4% (higher than 29% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 70.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper Access Controls allows backend users to overwrite their username when disallowed.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS 4.0.0-4.4.65.0.0-5.1.2

Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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