[20240702] - Core - Self-XSS in fancyselect list field layout

[20240702] - Core - Self-XSS in fancyselect list field layout

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre.feed?type=rss / Fri, 08/23/2024 - 11:10
  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: Low
  • Severity: Low
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 4.0.0-4.4.5, 5.0.0-5.1.1
  • Exploit type: XSS
  • Reported Date: 2024-06-03
  • Fixed Date: 2024-07-09
  • CVE Number: CVE-2024-21730

Description

The fancyselect list field layout does not correctly escape inputs, leading to a self-XSS vector.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-4.4.5, 5.0.0-5.1.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.6 or 5.1.2

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  Jesper den Boer

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Kenya Education Network CERT(KENET-CERT) is a Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team and Co-ordination Center operated by the National Research and Education Network of Kenya. KENET-CERT coordination center promotes awareness on cybersecurity incidences as well as coordinates and assists member institutions in responding effectively to cyber security threats and incidences. KENET-CERT works closely with Kenya's National CIRT coordination center (CIRT/CC) as a sector CIRT for the academic institutions. KENET promotes use of ICT in Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya. KENET aims to interconnect all the Universities, Tertiary and Research Institutions in Kenya by setting up a cost effective and sustainable private network with high speed access to the global Internet. KENET also facilitates electronic communication among students and faculties in member institutions, share learning and teaching resources by collaboration in Research and Development of Educational content.