CVE-2011-3595

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in Joomla! through 1.7.0 in index.php in the search word, extension, asset, and author parameters.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory yehg.net Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Joomla! Joomla!
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/04/7 mailing list third party advisory exploit
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/joomla-20110902-core-xss-vulnerability third party advisory
http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/%5Bjoomla_1.7.0-stable%5D_cross_site_scripting%28XSS%29 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3595?
CVE-2011-3595 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3595?
To fix CVE-2011-3595, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-3595 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-3595 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-3595?
CVE-2011-3595 affects Joomla! Joomla!.
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