Dmackmedia Mod Currencyconverter 1.0.0 mod_currencyconverter) from cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dmackmedia Mod Currencyconverter 1.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component mod_currencyconverter). This manipulation of the argument from causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-1018. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Dmackmedia Mod Currencyconverter 1.0.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component mod_currencyconverter). The manipulation of the argument from 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/convert.php in D-Mack Media Currency Converter (mod_currencyconverter) module 1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the from parameter.

The weakness was released 02/07/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-1018 since 02/07/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12881 (Joomla! Currency Converter Component "from" Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

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 (72917), Exploit-DB (36659), SecurityFocus (BID 51804†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43797†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 802588
OpenVAS Name: Joomla! Currency Converter Module from Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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02/02/2012 🔍
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03/23/2015 +361 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-1018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60121
X-Force: 72917
SecurityFocus: 51804 - Joomla! Currency Converter Component 'from' Parameter Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 43797 - Joomla! Remote XSS Vulnerability in D-Mack Media Currency Converter, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/21/2025 02:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (58), 05/24/2017 10:45 (4), 01/02/2025 18:25 (18), 01/21/2025 02:59 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:6D6:103

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