CVE-2011-3979

Zikula Application Framework <1.3.0-1.2.7 - XSS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2011-3979. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge SA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in Zikula Application Framework by injecting a malicious script via the 'themename' parameter. The payload executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site, potentially stealing cookies or performing other client-side attacks.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ztemp/view_compiled/Theme/theme_admin_setasdefault.php in the theme module in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 build 3168, 1.2.7, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themename parameter in the setasdefault action to index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by High-Tech Bridge SA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36121

The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in Zikula Application Framework by injecting a malicious script via the 'themename' parameter. The payload executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site, potentially stealing cookies or performing other client-side attacks.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit the crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519565/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8409
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69644
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/45884
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49491
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/75226

Scores

EPSS 0.0218
EPSS Percentile 80.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (2)
zikula/zikula_application_framework 1.2.7
zikula/zikula_application_framework 1.3.0
Published Oct 04, 2011
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026