CVE-2021-26038 (GCVE-0-2021-26038)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-07-07 10:12 – Updated: 2026-02-25 05:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
[20210704] - Core - Privilege escalation through com_installer
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- CSRF
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/859-… | x_refsource_MISCvendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joomla! Project | Joomla! CMS |
Affected:
2.5.0-3.9.27
|
guessed |
Date Public
2021-07-06 00:00
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