CVE-2020-8419

Name: CVE-2020-8419
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T21:15:11.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8419 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15. Missing token checks in the batch actions of various components cause CSRF vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15. Missing token checks in the batch actions of various components cause CSRF vulnerabilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.0.0, < 3.9.15

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/798-20200101-core-csrf-in-batch-actionsVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/798-20200101-core-csrf-in-batch-actionsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8419?

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.15. Missing token checks in the batch actions of various components cause CSRF vulnerabilities.

How severe is CVE-2020-8419?

CVE-2020-8419 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8419?

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-2020-8419?

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Source: NVD / NIST