CVE-2024-40749

Name: CVE-2024-40749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-07T17:15:23.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Controls allows access to protected views.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Access Controls allows access to protected views.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.9.0, < 3.10.20
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.10
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.3

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/956-20250103-core-read-acl-violation-in-multiple-core-views.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40749?

Improper Access Controls allows access to protected views.

How severe is CVE-2024-40749?

CVE-2024-40749 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40749?

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-2024-40749?

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Source: NVD / NIST