CVE-2010-2046 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the Joomla LiveHelp component, 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-2010-2046?
CVE-2010-2046 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2010. 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 the ActiveHelper LiveHelp (com_activehelper_livehelp) component 2.0.3 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the DOMAINID parameter to server/cookies.php or (2) the SERVER parameter to server/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activehelper Com Activehelper Livehelp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2046 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-2010-2046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h99-r99v-hfmc.