Joomlabear Mod Joomulus 2.0 mod_joomulus tagcloud_ell.swf tagcloud cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Joomlabear Mod Joomulus 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file tagcloud_ell.swf of the component mod_joomulus. Executing a manipulation of the argument tagcloud can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-4573. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Joomlabear Mod Joomulus 2.0 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file tagcloud_ell.swf of the component mod_joomulus. The manipulation of the argument tagcloud with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Joomulus (mod_joomulus) module 2.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tagcloud parameter in a tags action to (1) tagcloud_ell.swf, (2) tagcloud_eng.swf, (3) tagcloud_por.swf, (4) tagcloud_rus.swf, and possibly (5) tagcloud_jpn.swf. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 12/21/2009 by MustLive (Website). The advisory is shared for download at osvdb.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-4573 since 01/06/2010. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (55156), SecurityFocus (BID 37479†), OSVDB (61343†) and Secunia (SA37994†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-50998. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Timelineinfo

12/21/2009 🔍
12/28/2009 +7 days 🔍
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01/06/2010 +8 days 🔍
01/06/2010 +0 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1897 days 🔍
12/20/2017 +1008 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Researcher: MustLive
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4573 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4573
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51436
X-Force: 55156 - Joomulus module for Joomla! tagcloud cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 37479 - Joomla! Joomulus Component 'tagcloud.swf' Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 37994
OSVDB: 61343 - Joomulus Module for Joomla! tagcloud_ell.swf tagcloud Parameter XSS

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/20/2017 09:42
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (59), 12/20/2017 09:42 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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