CVE-2021-26038

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified

CVE-2021-26038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.21%

64.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 2.5.0, <= 3.9.27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26038?
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.
How severe is CVE-2021-26038?
CVE-2021-26038 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26038?
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-2021-26038?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST