CVE-2012-1117: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 26 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.0 and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =2.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/392-20120302-core-xss-vulnerability.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48005
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/06/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/06/5
- http://www.osvdb.org/79836
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52314
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73700
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1117?
CVE-2012-1117 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1117?
To fix CVE-2012-1117, you should upgrade Joomla! to a version later than 2.5.1.
What are the affected versions of Joomla! for CVE-2012-1117?
CVE-2012-1117 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.0 and 2.5.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-1117?
CVE-2012-1117 can be exploited by remote attackers with access to the affected web application.
What types of attacks can CVE-2012-1117 facilitate?
CVE-2012-1117 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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