HTTP: Joomla com_resman Component Cross Site Scripting
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Joomla com_resman Component. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Extended Description
The 'com_resman' component for Joomla! is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.
Affected Products
Joomla com_resman
Short Name
HTTP:XSS:JOOMLA-COM-RESMAN
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Component Cross Joomla Scripting Site bid:48692 com_resman
Release Date
07/21/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Joomla