CVE-2021-23124
CVE-2021-23124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 79% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.9.0 through 3.9.23. The lack of escaping in mod_breadcrumbs aria-label attribute allows XSS attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-23124?
- An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.9.0 through 3.9.23. The lack of escaping in mod_breadcrumbs aria-label attribute allows XSS attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2021-23124?
- CVE-2021-23124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-23124 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-23124?
- CVE-2021-23124 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-23124?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-23124 published?
- CVE-2021-23124 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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