CVE-2020-10243
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.04%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10243 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 1.7.0, < 3.9.16 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10243?
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.
How severe is CVE-2020-10243?
CVE-2020-10243 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10243?
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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