CVE-2011-3595

Name: CVE-2011-3595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-22T16:15:10.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3595 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in Joomla! through 1.7.0 in index.php in the search word, extension, asset, and author parameters.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in Joomla! through 1.7.0 in index.php in the search word, extension, asset, and author parameters.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	<= 1.7.0

References

http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/%5Bjoomla_1.7.0-stable%5D_cross_site_scripting%28XSS%29Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/04/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/joomla-20110902-core-xss-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/%5Bjoomla_1.7.0-stable%5D_cross_site_scripting%28XSS%29Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/04/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/joomla-20110902-core-xss-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3595?

Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in Joomla! through 1.7.0 in index.php in the search word, extension, asset, and author parameters.

How severe is CVE-2011-3595?

CVE-2011-3595 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3595?

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-2011-3595?

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Source: NVD / NIST