CVE-2019-9712

Name: CVE-2019-9712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-12T18:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The JSON handler in com_config lacks input validation, leading to XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The JSON handler in com_config lacks input validation, leading to XSS.

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\!	>= 3.2.0, < 3.9.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/772-20190301-core-xss-in-com-config-json-handlerVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/772-20190301-core-xss-in-com-config-json-handlerVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9712?

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.4. The JSON handler in com_config lacks input validation, leading to XSS.

How severe is CVE-2019-9712?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9712?

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-2019-9712?

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Source: NVD / NIST