CVE-2007-4184 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 8 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pollid parameter in Joomla's poll window.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-4184?

CVE-2007-4184 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 8 Aug 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in administrator/popups/pollwindow.php in Joomla! 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pollid parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomla Joomla.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2007-4184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vc49-v673-rrjp.