CVE-2024-40743

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2024-40743 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The stripImages and stripIframes methods didn't properly process inputs, leading to XSS vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The stripImages and stripIframes methods didn't properly process inputs, leading to XSS vectors.

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
0.25%

16.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 3.0.0, < 3.10.17
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.6
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 5.0.0, < 5.1.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40743?
The stripImages and stripIframes methods didn't properly process inputs, leading to XSS vectors.
How severe is CVE-2024-40743?
CVE-2024-40743 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40743?
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-2024-40743?

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Source: NVD / NIST