CVE-2023-40628
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40628 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected XSS vulnerability was discovered in the Extplorer component for Joomla.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A reflected XSS vulnerability was discovered in the Extplorer component for Joomla.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Extplorer | Extplorer | >= 1.0.0, <= 2.1.5 |
References
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/extplorer/Vendor Advisory
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/extplorer/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40628?
A reflected XSS vulnerability was discovered in the Extplorer component for Joomla.
How severe is CVE-2023-40628?
CVE-2023-40628 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40628?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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