Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.6.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the query string to the com_contact component, as demonstrated by the Itemid parameter to index.php; (2) the query string to the com_content component, as demonstrated by the filter_order parameter to index.php; (3) the query string to the com_newsfeeds component, as demonstrated by an arbitrary parameter to index.php; or (4) the option parameter in a reset.request action to index.php; and, when Internet Explorer or Konqueror is used, (5) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchword parameter in a search action to index.php in the com_search component.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | <= 1.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/352-20110604-xss-vulnerability.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/4Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/29/12Exploit
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/%5Bjoomla_1.6.3%5D_cross_site_s
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/352-20110604-xss-vulnerability.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/4Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/29/12Exploit
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/%5Bjoomla_1.6.3%5D_cross_site_s
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2509?
CVE-2011-2509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.6.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the query string to the com_contact component, as demo...
How severe is CVE-2011-2509?
CVE-2011-2509 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-2011-2509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.