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CVE-2009-4233: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/mod_yj_whois.php in the YJ Whois component 1.0x and 1.5...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/mod_yj_whois.php in the YJ Whois component 1.0x and 1.5.x for Joomla! allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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This is an old cross-site scripting issue in the YJ Whois Joomla component. A vulnerable site could let an attacker place script or HTML through the domain input, potentially affecting visitors or administrators who view the generated page. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla sites that installed YJ Whois 1.0x or 1.5.x. Organizations without this component are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy web exposure cleanup item. Prioritize if affected Joomla sites are public, administrator-facing, or still business-critical. Mitigation focus: Apply the YouJoomla XSS security patch if still available and applicable.; Remove or replace YJ Whois if it is unsupported or no longer required.; Inventory Joomla extensions for YJ Whois 1.0x or 1.5.x..

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