CVE-2024-27183: XSS vulnerability in DJ-HelpfulArticles component for Joomla.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-27183 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting dj-helpfularticles. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XSS vulnerability in DJ-HelpfulArticles component for Joomla.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: dj-extensions

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dj-extensions dj-helpfularticles UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and <= 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dj-helpfularticles || rpm -q dj-helpfularticles || dj-helpfularticles --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dj-helpfularticles

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dj-helpfularticles

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dj-helpfularticles sudo apt install dj-helpfularticles=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold dj-helpfularticles

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dj-helpfularticles sudo dnf downgrade dj-helpfularticles-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dj-helpfularticles

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-27183?

dj-helpfularticles: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-27183 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27183 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-27183 affect?

CVE-2024-27183 affects dj-helpfularticles. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). XSS vulnerability in DJ-HelpfulArticles component for Joomla.

How urgent is CVE-2024-27183?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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