CVE-2019-11809

CVE-2019-11809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.6. The debug views of com_users do not properly escape user supplied data, which leads to a potential XSS attack vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11809?
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.6. The debug views of com_users do not properly escape user supplied data, which leads to a potential XSS attack vector.
How severe is CVE-2019-11809?
CVE-2019-11809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11809 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11809?
CVE-2019-11809 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11809?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-11809 published?
CVE-2019-11809 was published on 2019-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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