Vulnerability · Published Mar 30, 2022 · Assigned by Joomla
CVE-2022-23799[20220307] - Core - Variable Tampering on JInput $_REQUEST data
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-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 1.2% (higher than 69% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.2%top 31.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.1.0. Under specific circumstances, JInput pollutes method-specific input bags with $_REQUEST data.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | joomla/input | 2.0.2 | GHSA-49fj-qp6p-q544 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla! Project | Joomla! CMS | 4.0.0-4.1.0 |
| Joomla! Project | joomla/input | 2.0.0-2.0.1 |
References
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/876-20220307-core-variable-tampering-on-jinput-request-data.html x_refsource_MISC, vendor-advisory