CVE-2009-4573: XSS

Published Jan 6, 2010
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Joomulus (modjoomulus) module 2.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tagcloud parameter in a tags action to (1) tagcloudell.swf, (2) tagcloudeng.swf, (3) tagcloudpor.swf, (4) tagcloudrus.swf, and possibly (5) tagcloudjpn.swf. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Joomlabear Mod Joomulus=2.0
Joomla joomla

Event History

Jan 6, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4573?

CVE-2009-4573 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4573?

To fix CVE-2009-4573, users should update to the latest version of the Joomulus module or apply security patches provided by the developer.

3

What is CVE-2009-4573?

CVE-2009-4573 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the Joomulus module for Joomla! via the tagcloud parameter.

4

Which versions of the Joomulus module are affected by CVE-2009-4573?

CVE-2009-4573 affects version 2.0 of the Joomulus module for Joomla!.

5

Can CVE-2009-4573 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-4573 can be exploited remotely by attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks.

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