CVE-2012-4531: XSS
Published Oct 31, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.0
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.1
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.2
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.3
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.4
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.5
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.6
Event History
Oct 31, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4531?
CVE-2012-4531 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4531?
To fix CVE-2012-4531, upgrade your Joomla! installation to version 2.5.7 or later.
3
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-4531?
CVE-2012-4531 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.6.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4531?
CVE-2012-4531 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
5
Can CVE-2012-4531 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4531 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user's browser.