CVE-2016-9838

An issue was discovered in components/com_users/models/registration.php in Joomla! before 3.6.5. Incorrect filtering of registration form data stored to the session on a validation error enables a user to gain access to a registered user's account and reset the user's group mappings, username, and password, as demonstrated by submitting a form that targets the `registration.register` task.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:01

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94893 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94893 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41157/ - () https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41157/ -
References () https://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5693-joomla-3-6-5-released.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory () https://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5693-joomla-3-6-5-released.html - Patch, Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2016-12-16 09:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:01


NVD link : CVE-2016-9838

Mitre link : CVE-2016-9838

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9838


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Products Affected

joomla

  • joomla\!
CWE
CWE-284

Improper Access Control