CVE-2026-21623 (GCVE-0-2026-21623)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-16 15:04 – Updated: 2026-01-16 15:38
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Extension - stackideas.com - Persistent XSS in EasyDiscuss component 1.0.0-5.0.15 for Joomla
Summary
Lack of input filterung leads to a persistent XSS vulnerability in the forum post handling of the Easy Discuss component for Joomla.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-16 15:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://stackideas.com/easydiscuss | product |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackideas.com | EasyDiscuss extension for Joomla |
Affected:
1.0.0-5.0.15
|
guessed |
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