CVE-2012-0822: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0822: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla!

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 1.6 and 1.7.x before 1.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0820.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0822 is a Joomla core cross-site scripting issue affecting Joomla 1.6 and Joomla 1.7.x before 1.7.4. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through unspecified vectors. The public record does not provide CVSS, exact attack path, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla installations running 1.6 or 1.7.x earlier than 1.7.4. Modern or upgraded Joomla deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue with moderate urgency. It is not reported here as actively exploited, but exposed outdated Joomla sites can create customer-facing script injection risk and should be upgraded or retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Joomla 1.7.x installations to 1.7.4 or follow current Joomla vendor guidance.; Identify and replace or upgrade Joomla 1.6 installations using vendor-supported migration guidance.; Review Joomla security advisories before applying assumptions about affected components or fixes..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 6, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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