Discover the CSRF vulnerability in Joomla! through 3.9.19 with CVE-2020-15700. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
An issue was discovered in Joomla! through 3.9.19. A missing token check in the ajax_install endpoint of com_installer causes a CSRF vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-15700
This CVE identifies a CSRF vulnerability in Joomla! versions up to 3.9.19.
What is CVE-2020-15700?
This CVE refers to a security flaw in Joomla! that allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks due to a missing token check in the ajax_install endpoint of com_installer.
The Impact of CVE-2020-15700
The CSRF vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to data manipulation or unauthorized changes.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-15700
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the absence of a token check in the ajax_install endpoint of com_installer in Joomla!, enabling malicious actors to forge requests and execute unauthorized actions.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can craft malicious requests to the ajax_install endpoint without the required token, tricking authenticated users into unknowingly executing unauthorized actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-15700, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates