CVE-2023-40657

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 14, 2023
Updated: Dec 19, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-40657 refers to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Joomdoc component of the Joomla content management system. An attacker can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious scripts into a webpage viewed by other users, leading to potential data theft or unauthorized actions. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a link or submitting a form. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update their Joomla installation and components to the latest versions, and employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to block suspect scripts.

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