Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Joom Sky JS Jobs Extension for Joomla!
CVE-2018-9183

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomsky

Status
Js Jobs
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-9183?

A vulnerability exists in the JS Jobs extension for Joomla! which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's session. This flaw occurs due to improper sanitization of user input, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data and the manipulation of user sessions. Users of affected versions should upgrade to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-9183 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44401/
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https://www.joomsky.com/products/js-jobs.html
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https://vel.joomla.org/resolved/2146-js-jobs-1-2-0-xss-cr...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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