Language Switcher Module on Joomla Reflected cross site scripting
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Language Switcher Module on Joomla (Joomla Component) (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
An XSS issue was discovered in the language switcher module in Joomla! 1.6.0 through 3.8.8 before 3.8.9. In some cases, the link of the current language might contain unescaped HTML special characters. This may lead to reflective XSS via injection of arbitrary parameters and/or values on the current page URL.
The bug was discovered 06/27/2018. The weakness was presented 06/26/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at developer.joomla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-12711 since 06/24/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111064 (Joomla! < 3.8.9 XSS vulnerability in language switcher module), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 154006 (Joomla! Prior to 3.8.9 XSS vulnerability in language switcher module).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (111064).
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CPE 2.3
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Name: ReflectedClass: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 111064
Nessus Name: Joomla! < 3.8.9 XSS vulnerability in language switcher module
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Timeline
06/24/2018 🔍06/26/2018 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: developer.joomla.orgStatus: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-12711 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1041244
SecurityFocus: 104565 - Joomla! Core CVE-2018-12711 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilitiy
Entry
Created: 06/27/2018 17:43Updated: 03/29/2023 08:46
Changes: 06/27/2018 17:43 (69), 06/27/2020 10:45 (6), 03/29/2023 08:46 (4)
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