Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.809765
Category:	Web application abuses
Title:	Joomla Core Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary:	Joomla is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:	Summary: Joomla is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists due to incorrect use of unfiltered data stored to the session on a form validation. Vulnerability Impact: Successfully exploiting this issue allow remote attackers to gain elevated privileges and modify account information for existing user accounts. Affected Software/OS: Joomla core versions 1.6.0 through 3.6.4 Solution: Upgrade to Joomla version 3.6.5 or later. CVSS Score: 5.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-9838 BugTraq ID: 94893 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94893 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41157/
Copyright	Copyright (C) 2016 Greenbone AG

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