CVE-2024-40748: [20250102] - Core - XSS vector in the id attribute of menu lists
Published Jan 7, 2025
·Updated
Lack of output escaping in the id attribute of menu lists.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!>=3.9.0<3.10.20
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.0.0<4.4.10
Joomla Joomla\!>=5.0.0<5.2.3
Event History
Jan 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40748?
CVE-2024-40748 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS).
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How do I fix CVE-2024-40748?
To fix CVE-2024-40748, update Joomla to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
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What versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2024-40748?
CVE-2024-40748 affects Joomla versions from 3.9.0 to 3.10.20, 4.0.0 to 4.4.10, and 5.0.0 to 5.2.3.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40748?
CVE-2024-40748 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability resulting from a lack of output escaping in the id attribute of menu lists.
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Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-40748 in Joomla?
The Joomla security team is responsible for releasing patches and updates to mitigate CVE-2024-40748.