CVE-2024-21731
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2024-21731 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of input could lead to an XSS vector in the StringHelper::truncate method.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper handling of input could lead to an XSS vector in the StringHelper::truncate method.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.10.15 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.4.5 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21731?
Improper handling of input could lead to an XSS vector in the StringHelper::truncate method.
How severe is CVE-2024-21731?
CVE-2024-21731 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-2024-21731?
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