CVE-2011-4809: XSS
First published: Wed Dec 14 2011(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HM Community (com_hmcommunity) component before 1.01 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) language[], (2) university[], (3) persent[], (4) company_name[], (5) designation[], (6) music[], (7) books[], (8) movies[], (9) games[], (10) syp[], (11) ft[], and (12) fa[] parameters in a save task for a profile to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| joomlaextensions Com hmcommunity | <=1.0 | |
| Joomla |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4809?
CVE-2011-4809 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to enable cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4809?
To resolve CVE-2011-4809, update the HM Community component to version 1.01 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-4809?
CVE-2011-4809 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2011-4809?
CVE-2011-4809 affects versions of the HM Community component prior to 1.01 that are used with Joomla!.
Is my Joomla! site at risk from CVE-2011-4809?
If you are using a vulnerable version of the HM Community component on your Joomla! site, then you are at risk from CVE-2011-4809.
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