Joomla! Jobline Component 'Itemid' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	40996
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 21 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 21 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Sid3^effects
Vulnerable:	Olle Johansson Jobline 1.1.3.1
Not Vulnerable:	Olle Johansson Jobline 1.1.3.2

Joomla! Jobline Component 'Itemid' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

The Jobline component for Joomla! is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.

Jobline 1.1.3.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Joomla! Jobline Component 'Itemid' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to follow a malicious URI.

Joomla! Jobline Component 'Itemid' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released an update. Please see the references for more information.

Joomla! Jobline Component 'Itemid' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

• Jobline Homepage (Olle Johansson)
  
• Joomla! Homepage (Joomla!)