CVE-2006-3480 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Joomla! via unspecified parameters, potentially stealing user data or hijacking accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3480?
CVE-2006-3480 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 10 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.0.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters involving the (1) getUserStateFromRequest function, and the (2) SEF and (3) com_messages modules.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2006-3480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Joomla Joomla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hx8-92xp-7g4r.