CVE-2026-21624: Extension - stackideas.com - Persistent XSS in EasyDiscuss component 1.0.0-5.0.15 for Joomla

Published Jan 16, 2026
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Updated

Lack of input filterung leads to a persistent XSS vulnerability in the user avatar text handling of the Easy Discuss component for Joomla.

Affected Software

2 affected components
StackIdeas EasyDiscuss>=1.0.0<5.0.15
StackIdeas Easydiscuss Joomla\!>=1.0.0<=5.0.15

Event History

Jan 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21624?

CVE-2026-21624 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via persistent XSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21624?

To fix CVE-2026-21624, update the EasyDiscuss component to a version later than 5.0.15.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2026-21624?

The impact of CVE-2026-21624 is that it allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser.

4

Which versions of EasyDiscuss are affected by CVE-2026-21624?

CVE-2026-21624 affects all versions of EasyDiscuss from 1.0.0 up to and including 5.0.15.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2026-21624?

The vendor for CVE-2026-21624 is StackIdeas, the creator of the EasyDiscuss component.

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