Original Issue Date :August 31, 2021
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
Joomla CMS versions 4.0.0
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Joomla which could be exploited by an attacker to obtain access to sensitive information on a targeted system.
Description
This vulnerability exists in the com_media deletion endpoint file of Joomla due to incorrect checking of users permissions.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to bypass security restrictions leading to deletion of sensitive information on the targeted system.
Solution
Upgrade to Joomla CMS versions 4.0.1