CVE-2011-0005 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ordering parameter in the Joomla search module, 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-2011-0005?
CVE-2011-0005 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2011. 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 module for Joomla! 1.0.x through 1.0.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ordering parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Search.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0005 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-2011-0005 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0005 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4m6-qvh5-5rq3.