CVE-2019-9918
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.28%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9918 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. Input does not get validated and queries are not written in a way to prevent SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. Input does not get validated and queries are not written in a way to prevent SQL injection. Therefore arbitrary SQL-Statements can be executed in the database.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Harmistechnology | Je Messenger | 1.2.2 |
References
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/je-messenger/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/azd-cert/CVE/blob/master/CVEs/CVE-2019-9918.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/je-messenger/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/azd-cert/CVE/blob/master/CVEs/CVE-2019-9918.mdThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9918?
An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. Input does not get validated and queries are not written in a way to prevent SQL injection. Therefore arbitrary SQL-Statements can be executed in the database.
How severe is CVE-2019-9918?
CVE-2019-9918 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9918?
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.
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