CVE-2006-4474 in Joomla
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.0.11 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters in (1) Admin Module Manager, (2) Admin Help, and (3) Search.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/21/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-4474 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Joomla framework, creating multiple attack vectors for malicious actors seeking to compromise user sessions or execute unauthorized actions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the Joomla! administrative interfaces. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that are then executed in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected administrative modules. The vulnerability affects the Admin Module Manager where module configurations can be manipulated, the Admin Help component that provides documentation and support interfaces, and the Search functionality that processes user queries. These attack vectors are particularly dangerous because they target administrative components that typically have elevated privileges and access to sensitive system functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, modify content, and potentially escalate privileges within the Joomla for their web presence.
Security practitioners should implement multiple layers of defense to address this vulnerability. The primary mitigation involves upgrading to Joomla! version 1.0.11 or later, which contains patches specifically designed to address the input validation gaps. Additionally, implementing proper output encoding for all user-supplied data within administrative interfaces aligns with OWASP recommendations and helps prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious patterns in administrative module access, while implementing content security policies can provide additional protection against script execution. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments of their web applications to identify and remediate similar input validation weaknesses that could enable similar attacks. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current software versions and implementing robust input sanitization practices as outlined in the ATT&CK framework's application layer techniques, particularly those related to command and control through web interfaces.