CVE-2019-6261

Name: CVE-2019-6261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-16T08:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate escaping in com_contact leads to a stored XSS vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate escaping in com_contact leads to a stored XSS vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 2.5.0, < 3.9.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/761-20190102-core-stored-xss-in-com-contactVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/761-20190102-core-stored-xss-in-com-contactVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6261?

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate escaping in com_contact leads to a stored XSS vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2019-6261?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6261?

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-2019-6261?

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Source: NVD / NIST