CVE-2010-4718 in Com Lyftenbloggie
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Lyftenbloggie (com_lyftenbloggie) component 1.1.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) tag and (2) category parameters to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2018
The CVE-2010-4718 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Lyftenbloggie component version 1.1.0 for Joomla! platforms. This vulnerability resides in the component's handling of user-supplied input parameters, specifically targeting the tag and category parameters within the index.php file. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of affected web applications, potentially compromising user sessions and data integrity.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the Lyftenbloggie component. When users navigate to pages that utilize the tag and category parameters, the component fails to properly sanitize or escape user-provided data before rendering it in web pages. This omission creates an exploitable condition where attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code, HTML content, or other harmful scripts that execute in the browsers of unsuspecting users who visit affected pages. The vulnerability manifests as reflected XSS, meaning the malicious input is immediately reflected back to the user without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-4718 extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, deface websites, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious domains. Attackers can craft payloads that exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the tag and category parameters in URLs, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts, data exfiltration, or complete compromise of the affected Joomla! website. The vulnerability affects all users of the specific Lyftenbloggie component version 1.1.0, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users interact with the platform.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding. The attack vector follows typical ATT&CK techniques for web application exploitation, specifically leveraging the T1203 and T1566 tactics related to exploitation of web application vulnerabilities. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of the Lyftenbloggie component to version 1.1.1 or later, which contains the necessary input sanitization fixes. Additionally, implementing proper input validation at the application level, output encoding, and regular security audits can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls may provide additional protection, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes.