CVE-2025-54476
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Publication date: 2025-09-30

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Improper handling of input could lead to an XSS vector in the checkAttribute method of the input filter framework class.
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Published
2025-09-30
Last Modified
2025-10-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-54476
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 13 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
joomla joomla_cms 5.3.4
joomla joomla_cms 5.0.3
joomla joomla_cms 4.4.13
joomla joomla_cms 3.10.20
joomla joomla_cms 4.0.0
joomla joomla_cms 4.4.3
joomla joomla_cms 3.0.0
joomla joomla_cms 3.10.15-elts
joomla joomla_cms 4.4.14
joomla joomla_cms 3.7.0
joomla joomla_cms 3.10.14
joomla joomla_cms 5.0.0
joomla joomla_cms 4.4.2
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or session hijacking when interacting with the affected system.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade your Joomla! CMS or Framework to the latest patched versions once they are released. Since this CVE describes an XSS vulnerability similar to previous ones fixed by upgrading, applying the latest security updates from Joomla! Security Strike Team is recommended to address the issue. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper handling of input in the checkAttribute method of the input filter framework class. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts due to insufficient sanitization of input content.

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