Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.7 and earlier allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the title and description parameters to the com_weblinks module and (2) unspecified vectors in the com_content module related to "article submission."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla | <= 1.5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/283-20081101-core-comcontent-xss-vulnePatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/284-20081102-core-comweblinks-xss-vulnPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32622Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5219-joomla-158-released.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32263
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3104Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46523
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/283-20081101-core-comcontent-xss-vulnePatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/284-20081102-core-comweblinks-xss-vulnPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32622Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5219-joomla-158-released.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32263
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3104Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46523
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6299?
CVE-2008-6299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.7 and earlier allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the title and d...
How severe is CVE-2008-6299?
CVE-2008-6299 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla.