CVE-2019-14654
CVE-2019-14654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Joomla! 3.9.7 and 3.9.8, inadequate filtering allows users authorised to create custom fields to manipulate the filtering options and inject an unvalidated option. In other words, the filter attribute in subform fields allows remote code execution. This is fixed in 3.9.9.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14654?
- In Joomla! 3.9.7 and 3.9.8, inadequate filtering allows users authorised to create custom fields to manipulate the filtering options and inject an unvalidated option. In other words, the filter attribute in subform fields allows remote code execution. This is fixed in 3.9.9.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14654?
- CVE-2019-14654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-14654 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14654?
- CVE-2019-14654 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14654?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-14654 published?
- CVE-2019-14654 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.9.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.9.7:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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