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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. This issue arises from inadequate input filtering in the user avatar text handling, allowing malicious users to inject harmful scripts that are permanently stored and executed in the context of the user.

Impact

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

Added: Jan 16, 2026, 3:18 PM
Updated: Jan 16, 2026, 4:23 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
2.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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