CVE-2011-5019

Textpattern CMS 4.4.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via ddb Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2011-5019. PoCs published by Jonathan Claudius.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TextPattern 4.4.1 by injecting a malicious script into the 'ddb' parameter during the setup process. The payload triggers an alert dialog, proving arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup/index.php in Textpattern CMS 4.4.1, when the product is incompletely installed, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ddb parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Jonathan Claudius · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36489

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TextPattern 4.4.1 by injecting a malicious script into the 'ddb' parameter during the setup process. The payload triggers an alert dialog, proving arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TextPattern 4.4.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the TextPattern setup page
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51254
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0018.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72102

Scores

EPSS 0.0159
EPSS Percentile 72.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
textpattern/textpattern 4.4.1
Published Jan 05, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026