#VU102419 Improper access control in Joomla! - CVE-2024-40749
Vulnerability identifier: #VU102419
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40749
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: Joomla!
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Joomla!: 3.9.0 - 3.9.28, 3.10.0 - 3.10.19, 4.0.0 - 4.0.6, 4.1.0 - 4.1.5, 4.2.0 - 4.2.9, 4.3.0 - 4.3.4, 4.4.0 - 4.4.9, 5.0.0 - 5.0.3, 5.1.0 - 5.1.4, 5.2.0 - 5.2.2
External links
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/956-20250103-core-read-acl-violation-in-multiple-core-views.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
