CVE-2007-5427: XSS

Published Oct 12, 2007
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comsearch component in Joomla! 1.0.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchword parameter. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2007-4189.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Joomla Com Search Component
Joomla joomla<=1.0.13

Event History

Oct 12, 2007
CVE Published
11:17 PM
Oct 13, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5427?

CVE-2007-5427 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5427?

To fix CVE-2007-5427, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.0.14 or later, which includes security patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5427?

CVE-2007-5427 affects Joomla! versions 1.0.13 and earlier, specifically the com_search component.

4

What kind of attack can be executed via CVE-2007-5427?

CVE-2007-5427 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the searchword parameter.

5

Is CVE-2007-5427 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2007-5427 may be related to CVE-2007-4189, as both involve similar XSS vulnerabilities in Joomla!

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