CVE-2024-40746
CVE-2024-40746 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hikashop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38609
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Hikashop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload in the `description` parameter of any product. The `description `parameter is not sanitised in the backend.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40746?
- A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload in the `description` parameter of any product. The `description `parameter is not sanitised in the backend.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40746?
- CVE-2024-40746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-40746 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40746?
- CVE-2024-40746 affects Hikashop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40746?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-40746 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40746 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38609.
- When was CVE-2024-40746 published?
- CVE-2024-40746 was published on 2024-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hikashop:hikashop:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
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