CVE-2024-21731 [20240703] - Core - XSS in StringHelper::truncate method
An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the StringHelper::truncate method in Joomla CMS, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-21731?
CVE-2024-21731 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 9 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper handling of input could lead to an XSS vector in the StringHelper::truncate method.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21731?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 3.0.0 | 5.1.2 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21731?
Upgrade joomla to 5.1.2 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-21731 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21731 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-25226 [20250401] - Joomla Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package
- CVE-2022-23795 [20220303] - Core - User row are not bound to a authentication mechanism
Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2024-21731, GHSA-m35v-jxg3-p887.