CVE-2017-9934: XSS

Published Jul 17, 2017
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Updated

Missing CSRF token checks and improper input validation in Joomla! CMS 1.7.3 through 3.7.2 lead to an XSS vulnerability.

Affected Software

103 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.3
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.4
Joomla Joomla\!=1.7.5
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
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.7
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.8
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.9
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.10
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.11
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.12
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.13
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.14
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.15
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.16
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.17
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.18
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.19
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.20
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.21
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.22
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.23
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.24
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.25
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.26
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.27
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.28
Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.5
Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.6
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.5
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0-alpha
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0-beta1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0-beta2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0-beta3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.1-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.1-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.2-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.5
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.6
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.7
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.8
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.8-rc
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-beta
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-beta2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-beta3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-beta4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-beta5
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-rc
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-rc3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.0-rc4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.5.1-rc
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0-alpha
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0-beta1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0-beta2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0-rc
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.0-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.1-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.1-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.3-rc1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.3-rc2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.3-rc3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.6.5
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.7.2

Event History

Jul 17, 2017
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-2017-9934?

CVE-2017-9934 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions through cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9934?

To fix CVE-2017-9934, you should update Joomla! CMS to version 3.7.3 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-9934 include?

CVE-2017-9934 includes risks related to missing CSRF token checks and improper input validation leading to XSS attacks.

4

Which Joomla! versions are affected by CVE-2017-9934?

CVE-2017-9934 affects Joomla! versions from 1.7.3 through 3.7.2.

5

Can CVE-2017-9934 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9934 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable web pages.

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