CVE-2012-0822: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 06 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.6 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-2012-0820.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.6-alpha | |
| Joomla | =1.6-alpha2 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta10 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta11 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta12 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta13 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta14 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta15 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta2 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta3 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta4 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta5 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta6 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta7 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta8 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta9 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-rc1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/385-20120104-core-xss-vulnerability
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47753
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5403-joomla-250-released.html
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5405-joomla-174-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/26/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/26/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/30/1
- http://www.osvdb.org/78516
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0822?
CVE-2012-0822 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0822?
To fix CVE-2012-0822, you should upgrade to Joomla! version 1.7.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-0822?
CVE-2012-0822 affects Joomla! versions 1.6.x and 1.7.x prior to 1.7.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0822?
CVE-2012-0822 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary web scripts.
Can CVE-2012-0822 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0822 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject scripts into affected Joomla! sites.
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