CVE-2024-27187

Name: CVE-2024-27187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-20T16:15:10.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27187 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Controls allows backend users to overwrite their username when disallowed.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Access Controls allows backend users to overwrite their username when disallowed.

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

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.7
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 5.0.0, < 5.1.3

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/945-20240804-core-improper-acl-for-backend-profile-view.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27187?

Improper Access Controls allows backend users to overwrite their username when disallowed.

How severe is CVE-2024-27187?

CVE-2024-27187 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27187?

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-2024-27187?

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Source: NVD / NIST