Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/539-20120901-core-xss-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49678Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5463-joomla-2-5-7-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/19/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79725
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/539-20120901-core-xss-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49678Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5463-joomla-2-5-7-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/19/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79725
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4531?
CVE-2012-4531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4531?
CVE-2012-4531 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-2012-4531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.