CVE-2019-6262

Name: CVE-2019-6262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-16T08:29:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate checks of the Global Configuration helpurl settings allowed stored XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate checks of the Global Configuration helpurl settings allowed stored XSS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.8th 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/763-20190104-core-stored-xss-issue-in-the-global-configuration-help-urlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/763-20190104-core-stored-xss-issue-in-the-global-configuration-help-urlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6262?

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.2. Inadequate checks of the Global Configuration helpurl settings allowed stored XSS.

How severe is CVE-2019-6262?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6262?

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-2019-6262?

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Source: NVD / NIST