CVE-2024-21729

Name: CVE-2024-21729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T17:15:14.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21729 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate input validation leads to XSS vulnerabilities in the accessiblemedia field.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inadequate input validation leads to XSS vulnerabilities in the accessiblemedia field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.6
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 5.0.0, < 5.1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21729?

Inadequate input validation leads to XSS vulnerabilities in the accessiblemedia field.

How severe is CVE-2024-21729?

CVE-2024-21729 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21729?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-21729?

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Source: NVD / NIST