CVE-2016-8870
HighSummary
The register method in the UsersModelRegistration class in Joomla! before version 3.6.4, when registration has been disabled, allows remote attackers to create user accounts due to failure to check the 'Allow User Registration' configuration setting.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized user account creation, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Joomla! to version 3.6.4 or later and to review the configuration settings regarding user registration.
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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, when registration has been disabled, allows remote attackers to create user accounts by leveraging failure to check the Allow User Registration configuration setting.