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CVE-2011-3352: Zikula 1.3.0 build #3168 and probably prior has XSS flaw due to improper sanitization of the 'themename' pa...

Zikula 1.3.0 build #3168 and probably prior has XSS flaw due to improper sanitization of the 'themename' parameter by setting default, modifying and deleting themes. A remote attacker with Zikula administrator privilege could use this flaw to execute arbitrary HTML or web script code in the context of the affected website.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This CVE affects old Zikula installations where an administrator-level user can inject script through the theme name during theme management. The business risk is mainly for legacy sites with broad or compromised admin access. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, a CVSS score, or a named fixed release.

Executive priority

Prioritize as a legacy-platform cleanup and admin-access risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but exposed outdated Zikula sites with weak admin controls should be reviewed promptly.

Technical view

Zikula 1.3.0 build #3168 and probably prior improperly sanitizes the themename parameter when setting default themes, modifying themes, or deleting themes. A remote attacker with Zikula administrator privilege could execute arbitrary HTML or web script in the affected website context.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations still running Zikula 1.3.0 build #3168 or probably earlier versions. The attacker must already have Zikula administrator privileges, so risk rises where admin accounts are shared, weakly protected, or compromised.

Exploitation context

The source bundle states this is an administrator-privileged cross-site scripting issue. It does not cite CISA KEV listing, public active exploitation, or unauthenticated exploitation. Treat any broader exploitation claim as unproven without additional vendor or threat-intelligence evidence.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, patch version, or KEV entry is provided. The key technical condition is improper themename sanitization in theme management, reachable by a remote user with Zikula administrator privilege.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory public and internal Zikula deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Restrict Zikula administrator access to trusted, MFA-protected accounts.
  • Review vendor, Red Hat, and advisory guidance for fixed versions or workarounds.
  • Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Zikula sites if no maintained fix is available.
  • Monitor theme-management changes for unexpected HTML or script content.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployment runs Zikula 1.3.0 build #3168 or earlier.
  • Review the current list of Zikula administrator accounts.
  • Check recent administrative theme changes for unusual names or embedded markup.
  • Inspect rendered pages for unexpected script or HTML tied to theme configuration.
  • Review application logs for suspicious authenticated theme-management activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ZikulaZikula1.3.0 build #3168 and probably priorListed
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