CVE-2010-1435

Name: CVE-2010-1435
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T23:15:09.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1435 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla! Core is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently retrieve password reset tokens from the database through an already existing SQL injection vector. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Joomla! Core is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently retrieve password reset tokens from the database through an already existing SQL injection vector. Joomla! Core versions 1.5.x ranging from 1.5.0 and up to and including 1.5.15 are vulnerable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 1.5.0, <= 1.5.15

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/308-20100423-core-password-reset-tokens.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/joomla-core-1-5-x-security-bypass-1-5-0-1-5-15/Third Party Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/308-20100423-core-password-reset-tokens.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/joomla-core-1-5-x-security-bypass-1-5-0-1-5-15/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1435?

How severe is CVE-2010-1435?

CVE-2010-1435 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1435?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-1435?

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Source: NVD / NIST