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CVE-2009-4157

MediumPublished

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in the ProofReader (com_proofreader) component 1.0 RC9 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote...

Published: Dec 2, 2009
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 1, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 69.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in the ProofReader (com_proofreader) component 1.0 RC9 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI, which is not properly handled in (1) 404 or (2) error pages.

Sources

Joomla! Component ProofReader 1.0 RC6 - Cross-Site ScriptingExploit
MustLive · php · Dec 1, 2009

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