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CVE-2012-4532 is a cross-site scripting issue in Joomla!'s Language Switcher module. A remote attacker could cause a vulnerable site to render attacker-controlled script or HTML through the URL path. This can affect site visitors and administrator sessions depending on who opens the crafted page. Exposure is limited to Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7, especially public sites using the Language Switcher module. The bundle does not identify other affected products, branches, or configurations. Address during normal vulnerability remediation unless vulnerable public Joomla 2.5.x sites remain in production. Escalate priority if administrator users regularly browse the affected site or if suspicious URL-path activity appears in logs. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Joomla! 2.5.x installations to 2.5.7 or follow current Joomla guidance.; Inventory public Joomla sites and identify any remaining 2.5.x deployments.; Prioritize systems using the Language Switcher module on internet-facing sites..
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