CVE-2011-4918

Elxis CMS 2009.2-2009.3 Aphrodite < r2684 - Cross-Site Scripting via Task Parameter and PATH_INFO

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2011-4918. PoCs published by Ewerson Guimaraes.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in Elxis CMS by injecting malicious JavaScript via the 'task' parameter. The PoC triggers a prompt dialog when the mouse hovers over a manipulated link, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Elxis CMS 2009.2, 2009.3 and 2009.3 Aphrodite before revision 2684 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) task parameter to elxis/index.php, and (2) PATH_INFO to elxis/administrator/index.php.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Ewerson Guimaraes · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36406

This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in Elxis CMS by injecting malicious JavaScript via the 'task' parameter. The PoC triggers a prompt dialog when the mouse hovers over a manipulated link, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Elxis CMS
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim interaction required (e.g., clicking a crafted link)
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Ewerson Guimaraes · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36407

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Elxis CMS, where user-supplied input is not properly sanitized. The example URL demonstrates an XSS payload that triggers a JavaScript prompt when the mouse hovers over a manipulated element.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Elxis CMS
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Elxis CMS instance · Ability to craft a malicious URL
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520748/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/47073
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/77563
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50910
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/77564
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/31/2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71648

Scores

EPSS 0.0211
EPSS Percentile 79.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (2)
elxis/elxis_cms 2009.2
elxis/elxis_cms 2009.3
Published Aug 29, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026