CVE-2007-4779 in Joomla
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.5 before RC2 (aka Endeleo) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, probably related to the archive section.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/21/2019
The CVE-2007-4779 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw discovered in Joomla content management system, making it particularly concerning given the widespread use of this platform for website management and content publishing.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the Joomla! application's archive functionality. Attackers could exploit this weakness by crafting malicious scripts or HTML content that would be executed in the context of other users' browsers when they accessed the affected archive section. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may manifest through multiple entry points within the archive functionality, potentially including user-submitted data, URL parameters, or form inputs that are processed by the system. This ambiguity in the attack vectors makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could be exploited through various means without requiring specific knowledge of the exact implementation details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user information, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Given that Joomla 1.5 meant that many organizations were running vulnerable code without awareness of the security risks.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in software applications. The attack pattern corresponds to the techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059 category for command and scripting interpreters, as attackers could leverage the XSS vulnerability to execute malicious scripts in victim browsers. Organizations that had not yet upgraded to the patched version of Joomla development team, along with thorough testing of the updated system to ensure that the vulnerability had been properly addressed. Additionally, administrators should have implemented proper input sanitization measures and output encoding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities from manifesting in other parts of their web applications.