CVE-2012-1612: XSS

Published Sep 6, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the update manager in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.0
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.1
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.2
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.3

Event History

Sep 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1612?

The severity of CVE-2012-1612 is considered medium, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1612?

To fix CVE-2012-1612, you should upgrade your Joomla! installation to version 2.5.4 or later.

3

What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-1612?

CVE-2012-1612 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.3.

4

Can CVE-2012-1612 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2012-1612 can potentially lead to data breaches via cross-site scripting attacks.

5

Is CVE-2012-1612 easy to exploit?

CVE-2012-1612 can be exploited by remote attackers using unsophisticated methods, making it a concern.

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