CVE-2010-3712

Name: CVE-2010-3712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-10-28T00:00:03.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving "multiple encoded entities," as demonstrated by the query string to index.php in the com_weblinks or com_content component.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving "multiple encoded entities," as demonstrated by the query string to index.php in the com_weblinks or com_content component.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.0
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.1
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.2
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.3
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.4
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.5
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.6
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.7
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.8
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.9
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.10
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.11
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.12
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.13
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.14
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.15
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.16
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.17
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.18
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.19
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.20

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3712?

How severe is CVE-2010-3712?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3712?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-3712?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST