CVE-2010-4405 in sh404SEF
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yannick Gaultier sh404SEF component before 2.1.8.777 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2019
The CVE-2010-4405 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the sh404SEF component for Joomla content management system through its sh404SEF SEO component, which is widely used for URL rewriting and search engine optimization purposes. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML content into web pages viewed by other users, creating a significant threat vector for malicious actors seeking to exploit user sessions or manipulate web content.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the sh404SEF component's processing logic. Attackers can leverage unspecified vectors to inject malicious payloads that will execute in the context of other users' browsers when they access affected pages. This typically occurs when user-supplied input is not properly escaped or filtered before being rendered in web pages, allowing attackers to bypass security controls designed to prevent malicious code execution. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable session hijacking, credential theft, and the delivery of malicious payloads to unsuspecting users. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple input points within the component could be exploited, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous and difficult to fully mitigate through targeted fixes.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-4405 is substantial for organizations running affected Joomla installations could be vulnerable simultaneously.
Organizations should implement immediate remediation measures including upgrading to sh404SEF version 2.1.8.777 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the XSS vulnerability. Additionally, administrators should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their Joomla! installations to identify any other potentially vulnerable components or configurations. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and content security policies can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though these should not be relied upon as primary mitigation strategies. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and conducting regular security audits of web applications, as highlighted by the ATT&CK framework's emphasis on maintaining up-to-date software to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and output encoding practices across all web applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future, aligning with industry best practices for secure coding and application security.