CVE-2007-5427 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Joomla search results via the searchword parameter, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2007-5427?
CVE-2007-5427 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 12 Oct 2007. 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the com_search component in Joomla! 1.0.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchword parameter. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2007-4189.1.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5427?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Search Component, Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5427?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5427 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-2007-5427 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5427 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4729-w6h8-2738.