CVE-2024-21726
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 48.84%
Last modified
CVE-2024-21726 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate content filtering leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.. EPSS estimates a 48.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inadequate content filtering leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 3.7.0, <= 3.10.15 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 4.0.0, < 4.4.3 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.3 |
References
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/joomla-multiple-xss-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21726?
Inadequate content filtering leads to XSS vulnerabilities in various components.
How severe is CVE-2024-21726?
CVE-2024-21726 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 48.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21726?
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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