CVE-2010-2613 in Com Awd Song
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the JExtensions JE Awd Song (com_awd_song) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the song review field, which is not properly handled in a view action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/02/2025
The CVE-2010-2613 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the JExtensions JE Awd Song component for Joomla! platforms, specifically affecting version 1.0.3 and earlier. This vulnerability resides in the component's handling of user input within the song review field, where malicious actors can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability occurs when the component fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before rendering it in the view action to index.php, creating an exploitable entry point for attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and compromise user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and output escaping mechanisms within the Joomla! component architecture. When users submit reviews containing malicious payloads through the song review field, the application processes this data without adequate sanitization measures, allowing HTML tags and JavaScript code to persist in the database. During subsequent view operations, this unsanitized content gets rendered directly into the web page without proper HTML encoding or context-appropriate escaping, enabling the malicious code to execute in the victim's browser context. This flaw directly maps to CWE-79 which defines improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a classic example of client-side injection vulnerability.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2613 extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to perform session hijacking, redirect users to malicious sites, or execute arbitrary commands on behalf of authenticated users. Attackers can craft sophisticated payloads that exploit the vulnerability to steal session cookies, manipulate application data, or even escalate privileges within the Joomla installation, as compromised user sessions can provide attackers with access to administrative functions and sensitive data. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where users may have varying levels of access rights and permissions within the application.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2613 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected JExtensions JE Awd Song component to version 1.0.4 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and output escaping mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers, including server-side validation of all user-supplied data before processing or storage. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed. Regular security auditing of Joomla! extensions and components should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, with a focus on ensuring proper HTML escaping in all output contexts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious input patterns can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, as the XSS payload can execute arbitrary code in the victim's browser context, potentially enabling further attack vectors.