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Hikashop Component Privilege Escalation Vulnerability for Joomla

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Hikashop component for Joomla, specifically in versions 1.0.0 prior to 5.1.3. This vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to escalate their privileges to Super Admin rights.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to gain Super Admin privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the Joomla site.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
5.0
exploitability
5.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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