Joomla Easy Discuss Component Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Easy Discuss component for Joomla, affecting the forum post handling. This issue arises from a lack of proper input filtering, allowing malicious scripts to be embedded and executed within forum posts.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for persistent cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the forum post.

Added: Jan 16, 2026, 3:18 PM
Updated: Jan 16, 2026, 3:58 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
2.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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