CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-26278: [20240705] - Core - XSS in com_fields default field value

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

The Custom Fields component not correctly filter inputs, leading to a XSS vector.

Credit: security@joomla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
>=3.7.0<3.10.16
>=4.0.0<4.4.6
>=5.0.0<5.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-26278?

    CVE-2024-26278 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-26278?

    To fix CVE-2024-26278, upgrade Joomla to the latest patched version available beyond 3.10.16, 4.4.6, or 5.1.2.

  • Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2024-26278?

    CVE-2024-26278 affects Joomla versions between 3.7.0 and 3.10.16, 4.0.0 and 4.4.6, and 5.0.0 and 5.1.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26278?

    CVE-2024-26278 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability that arises from improper input filtering in the Custom Fields component.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-26278?

    While there may not be a specific exploit publicly documented for CVE-2024-26278, the nature of XSS vulnerabilities generally allows attackers to execute malicious scripts.

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