CVE-2011-4910: XSS
First published: Sun Oct 07 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.5.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.
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://secunia.com/advisories/35668
- http://www.osvdb.org/55590
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35544
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/8
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/299-20090605-core-frontend-xss-phpself-not-properly-filtered.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4910?
CVE-2011-4910 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4910?
To mitigate CVE-2011-4910, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.12 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4910?
CVE-2011-4910 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2011-4910?
CVE-2011-4910 affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.12.
Can CVE-2011-4910 allow attackers to execute scripts?
Yes, CVE-2011-4910 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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