Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in the ProofReader (com_proofreader) component 1.0 RC9 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI, which is not properly handled in (1) 404 or (2) error pages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | All versions |
| Joomlatune | Com Proofreader | <= 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3482/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37145Exploit
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3482/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37145Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4157?
CVE-2009-4157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in the ProofReader (com_proofreader) component 1.0 RC9 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or...
How severe is CVE-2009-4157?
CVE-2009-4157 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4157?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!, Joomlatune Com Proofreader.