CVE-2011-4909: XSS
First published: Sun Oct 07 2012(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.5.12 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP_REFERER header to (1) components/com_content/views/article/tmpl/form.php, (2) components/com_user/controller.php, (3) plugins/system/legacy/html.php, or (4) templates/beez/html/com_content/article/form.php.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | <=1.5.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-07/0012.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35668
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/8
- http://www.osvdb.org/55589
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35544
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/298-20090604-core-frontend-xss-httpreferer-not-properly-filtered.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4909?
CVE-2011-4909 has a medium severity level due to its impact on confidentiality and integrity through cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4909?
To fix CVE-2011-4909, you should upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.12 or later to mitigate the XSS vulnerabilities.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4909?
CVE-2011-4909 affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.12, including 1.5.0 to 1.5.11.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-4909?
CVE-2011-4909 allows remote attackers to perform XSS attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts through the HTTP_REFERER header.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2011-4909?
Websites using Joomla! versions before 1.5.12 are at risk of XSS attacks due to CVE-2011-4909.
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