CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-16634
CriticalSummary
In Joomla! before version 3.8.2, a bug allowed third parties to bypass a user's 2-factor authentication method.
Risk Assessment
Bypassing 2-factor authentication may lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a serious threat to data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Joomla! to version 3.8.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
In Joomla! before 3.8.2, a bug allowed third parties to bypass a user's 2-factor authentication method.