Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.140018
Category:	Web application abuses
Title:	Joomla Core < 3.6.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Summary:	The remote Joomla installation is prone to three critical security;vulnerabilities.;; 1. Inadequate checks allows for users to register on a site when registration has been disabled.;; 2. Incorrect use of unfiltered data allows for users to register on a site with elevated privileges.;; 3. Incorrect use of unfiltered data allows for existing user accounts to be modified to include; resetting their username, password, and user group assignments.
Description:	Summary: The remote Joomla installation is prone to three critical security vulnerabilities. 1. Inadequate checks allows for users to register on a site when registration has been disabled. 2. Incorrect use of unfiltered data allows for users to register on a site with elevated privileges. 3. Incorrect use of unfiltered data allows for existing user accounts to be modified to include resetting their username, password, and user group assignments. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists due to inadequate filtering of request data. Affected Software/OS: Joomla core versions 3.4.4 through 3.6.3 Solution: Upgrade to Joomla version 3.6.4 or later CVSS Score: 7.5 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-8870 BugTraq ID: 93876 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93876 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40637/ http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/joomla_registration_privesc https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/10/details-on-the-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-joomla.html https://medium.com/@showthread/joomla-3-6-4-account-creation-elevated-privileges-write-up-and-exploit-965d8fb46fa2#.rq4qh1v4r http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037107 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037108 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-8869 BugTraq ID: 93883 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93883 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-9081 BugTraq ID: 93969 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93969
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