CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-8869
CriticalSummary
The register method in the UsersModelRegistration class in Joomla! before version 3.6.4 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect use of unfiltered data when registering on a site.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Joomla! to version 3.6.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The register method in the UsersModelRegistration class in controllers/user.php in the Users component in Joomla! before 3.6.4 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect use of unfiltered data when registering on a site.