CVE-2018-17859: joomla joomla\!
CVSS: 4.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 09-10-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-17859 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in joomla joomla\!. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.8.13. Inadequate checks in com_contact could allow mail submission in disabled forms.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.35% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Joomla1 product
- joomla\!≥ 2.5.0, < 3.8.13
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- developer.joomla.org/security-centre/751-20181001-core-hardening-com-contact-contact-form.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory