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[20250401] - Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package

Details
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: Framework
  • Impact: High
  • Severity: Low
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 1.0.0-2.1.1, 3.0.0-3.3.1
  • Exploit type: SQL Injection
  • Reported Date: 2025-03-17
  • Fixed Date: 2025-04-02
  • CVE Number: CVE-2025-25226

Description

Improper handling of identifiers lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the quoteNameStr method of the database package.

Affected Installs

Database Package version: 1.0.0-2.1.1, 3.0.0-3.3.1

Please note: the affected method is a protected method. It has no usages in the original packages in neither the 2.x nor 3.x branch and therefore the vulnerability in question can not be exploited when using the original database class. However, classes extending the affected class might be affected, if the vulnerable method is used.

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.2.0 or 3.4.0

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos, akeeba.com

[20250402] - Core - MFA Authentication Bypass

Details
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: High
  • Severity: Moderate
  • Probability: Moderate
  • Versions: 4.0.0 - 4.4.12, 5.0.0 - 5.2.5
  • Exploit type: Authentication Bypass
  • Reported Date: 2025-03-20
  • Fixed Date: 2025-04-08
  • CVE Number: CVE-2025-25227

Description

Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions: 4.0.0 - 4.4.12, 5.0.0 - 5.2.5

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.13 or 5.2.6

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  Undisclosed Reporter

[20250301] - Core - Malicious file uploads via Media Manager

Details
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: Critical
  • Severity: Low
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 4.0.0-4.4.11, 5.0.0-5.2.4
  • Exploit type: Malicious file upload
  • Reported Date: 2025-02-25
  • Fixed Date: 2025-03-10
  • CVE Number: CVE-2025-22213

Description

Inadequate checks in the Media Manager allowed users with "edit" privileges to create executable PHP files.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-4.4.11, 5.0.0-5.2.4

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.12 or 5.2.5

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  ErPaciocco

[20250103] - Core - Read ACL violation in multiple core views

Details
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: Low
  • Severity: Moderate
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 3.9.0-3.10.19-elts, 4.0.0-4.4.9, 5.0.0-5.2.2
  • Exploit type: ACL Violation
  • Reported Date: 2024-08-26
  • Fixed Date: 2025-01-07
  • CVE Number: CVE-2024-40749

Description

Improper Access Controls allows access to protected views.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 3.9.0-3.10.19-elts, 4.0.0-4.4.9, 5.0.0-5.2.2

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.10.20-elts, 4.4.10 or 5.2.3

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  Dominik Ziegelmüller

[20250201] - Core - SQL injection vulnerability in Scheduled Tasks component

Details
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: High
  • Severity: Low
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 4.1.0-4.4.10, 5.0.0-5.2.3
  • Exploit type: SQL Injection
  • Reported Date: 2024-12-10
  • Fixed Date: 2025-02-18
  • CVE Number: CVE-2025-22207

Description

Improperly built order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the backend task list of com_scheduler

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 4.1.0-4.4.10, 5.0.0-5.2.3

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.11 or 5.2.4

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  Calum Hutton, snyk.io

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