CVE-2012-0820: XSS

Published Sep 6, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.6.x and 1.7.x before 1.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0822.

Affected Software

28 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-alpha
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-alpha2
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta1
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta10
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta11
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta12
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta13
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta14
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta15
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta2
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta3
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta4
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta5
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta6
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta7
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta8
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-beta9
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.0
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.1
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.3
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.4
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.5
Joomla Joomla\!=1.6.6
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.0
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.1
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.2
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.3

Event History

Sep 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0820?

CVE-2012-0820 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0820?

To fix CVE-2012-0820, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.7.4 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2012-0820?

CVE-2012-0820 affects Joomla! versions 1.6.x and 1.7.x prior to 1.7.4.

4

What is the main risk of CVE-2012-0820?

The main risk of CVE-2012-0820 is that attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, compromising website security.

5

Can CVE-2012-0820 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0820 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts on users' browsers.

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