Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4532
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/mod_languages/tmpl/default.php in the Language Switcher module for Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2012-4532
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4532
0.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4532
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4532
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4532
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http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/540-20120902-core-xss-vulnerability
[20120902] - Core - XSS VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/3
oss-security - CVE request: Joomla two XSS vulnerabilities fixed in 2.5.7
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/19/4
oss-security - Re: CVE request: Joomla two XSS vulnerabilities fixed in 2.5.7
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http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5463-joomla-2-5-7-released.html
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.darksecurity.de/advisories/2012/SSCHADV2012-014.txt
Exploit
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