# CVE-2022-23796: \[20220304\] - Core - Missing input validation within com\_fields class inputs

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-03-30 · Updated: 2026-02-25

## Affected

- Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS: 3.7.0-3.10.6

## Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.7.0 through 3.10.6. Lack of input validation could allow an XSS attack using com_fields.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/873-20220304-core-missing-input-validation-within-com-fields-class-inputs.html

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