CVE-2024-40746: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-40746?

hikashop: upgrade to 5.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-40746 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40746 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-40746 affect?

CVE-2024-40746 affects hikashop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload in the `description` parameter of

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-40746?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-40746 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting hikashop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload in the `description` parameter of any product. The `description `parameter is not sanitised in the backend.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: hikashop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hikashop hikashop UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.1

Fixed in: 5.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hikashop || rpm -q hikashop || hikashop --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hikashop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hikashop

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-40746?

hikashop: upgrade to 5.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40746 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40746 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-2024-40746 affect?

CVE-2024-40746 affects hikashop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HikaShop Joomla Component < 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload in the `description` parameter of

How urgent is CVE-2024-40746?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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