Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the You!Hostit! template 1.0.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the created_by_alias parameter in index.php.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | All versions |
| Youjoomla | You\!Hostit\! | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10301Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54570
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10301Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54570
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4255?
CVE-2009-4255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the You!Hostit! template 1.0.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the created_by_alias parameter in index.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-4255?
CVE-2009-4255 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-2009-4255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!, Youjoomla You\!Hostit\!.