Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the language search component in Joomla! before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, related to a "typographical error."
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/541-20121001-core-xss-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/86134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50879Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5468-joomla-3-0-1-released.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55858
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79171
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/541-20121001-core-xss-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/86134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50879Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5468-joomla-3-0-1-released.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55858
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79171
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5455?
CVE-2012-5455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the language search component in Joomla! before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, related to a "...
How severe is CVE-2012-5455?
CVE-2012-5455 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-2012-5455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.