CVE-2009-1279 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Joomla! via unspecified vectors in admin, search, and content components.
- 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-2009-1279?
CVE-2009-1279 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 9 Apr 2009. 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! 1.5 through 1.5.9 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to the (1) com_admin component, (2) com_search component when "Gather Search Statistics" is enabled, and (3) the category view in the com_content component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1279 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-2009-1279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Joomla Joomla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h336-66m5-x235.