CVE-2010-5048 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via the name parameter in the Joomla JComments component, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-5048?
CVE-2010-5048 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin.jcomments.php in the JoomlaTune JComments (com_jcomments) component 2.1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5048?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlatune Com Jcomments.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5048?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5048 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-2010-5048 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-5048 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xqf-j5rr-m37g.