CVE-2019-16725
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Joomla! 3.x before 3.9.12, inadequate escaping allowed XSS attacks using the logo parameter of the default templates.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Joomla! 3.x before 3.9.12, inadequate escaping allowed XSS attacks using the logo parameter of the default templates.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 3.0.0, < 3.9.12 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16725?
In Joomla! 3.x before 3.9.12, inadequate escaping allowed XSS attacks using the logo parameter of the default templates.
How severe is CVE-2019-16725?
CVE-2019-16725 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16725?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-1672A vulnerability in the Decryption Policy Default Action func…5.8
- CVE-2019-16720ZZZCMS zzzphp v1.7.2 does not properly restrict file upload …7.5
- CVE-2019-16721NoneCMS v1.3 has CSRF in public/index.php/admin/admin/dele.h…6.5
- CVE-2019-16722ZZZCMS zzzphp v1.7.2 has an insufficient protection mechanis…9.8
- CVE-2019-16723In Cacti through 1.2.6, authenticated users may bypass autho…4.3
- CVE-2019-16724File Sharing Wizard 1.5.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain…9.8
- CVE-2019-16728DOMPurify before 2.0.1 allows XSS because of innerHTML mutat…6.1
- CVE-2019-16729pam-python before 1.0.7-1 has an issue in regard to the defa…7.8
- CVE-2019-1673A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cis…5.4
- CVE-2019-16730processCommandUpgrade() in libcommon.so in Petwant PF-103 fi…9.8
- CVE-2019-16731The udpServerSys service in Petwant PF-103 firmware 4.22.2.4…7.5
- CVE-2019-16732Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Pet…8.1
Are you affected by CVE-2019-16725?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST