Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Joomla sites running versions 1.7.3 through 3.7.2 have a core weakness that can allow cross-site scripting. This can expose users or administrators to malicious browser-side actions if vulnerable functionality is reached. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing Joomla CMS installations still running versions 1.7.3 through 3.7.2. Unsupported legacy Joomla estates are the main concern. Current supported Joomla installations are not identified as affected in the provided source bundle. Treat this as a legacy CMS hygiene and exposure-reduction issue. It is not marked known exploited in the supplied data, but public-facing outdated Joomla sites can create business risk through account abuse, defacement, or user trust impact. Mitigation focus: Identify all Joomla installations and their exact core versions.; Upgrade affected Joomla instances following Joomla Security Centre guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Joomla deployments where upgrade is not feasible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/697-20170602-core-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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