CVE-2024-40743: [20240805] - Core - XSS vectors in Outputfilter::strip* methods
Published Aug 20, 2024
·Updated
The stripImages and stripIframes methods didn't properly process inputs, leading to XSS vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.0.0<3.10.17
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.0.0<4.4.6
Joomla Joomla\!>=5.0.0<5.1.3
Event History
Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40743?
CVE-2024-40743 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40743?
To fix CVE-2024-40743, you should update Joomla to the latest version that is above 3.10.17, 4.4.6, or 5.1.3 as applicable.
3
What affected versions of Joomla are vulnerable to CVE-2024-40743?
Versions of Joomla from 3.0.0 to 3.10.17, 4.0.0 to 4.4.6, and 5.0.0 to 5.1.3 are affected by CVE-2024-40743.
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What types of attacks can CVE-2024-40743 allow?
CVE-2024-40743 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser due to XSS.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-40743?
Currently, the recommended solution is to update to the latest Joomla version, as there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-40743.