[20090302] - Core - com_content XSS

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Project: Joomla!
SubProject: com_content
Severity: Low
Versions: 1.5.9 and all previous 1.5 releases
Exploit type: XSS
Reported Date: 2009-March-12
Fixed Date: 2009-March-27

Description

A XSS vulnerability exists in the category view of com_content.

Affected Installs

All 1.5.x installs prior to and including 1.5.9 are affected.

Solution

Upgrade to latest Joomla! version (1.5.10 or newer).

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.