CVE-2007-4456 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter in the SimpleFAQ component for Mambo and Joomla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4456?
CVE-2007-4456 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the SimpleFAQ (com_simplefaq) 2.11 component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.40 is also affected, and that the component can be used in Joomla! in addition to Mambo.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4456?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mambo Mambo, Parkview Consultants Simplefaq.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4456 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-2007-4456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rxv-xq45-73mm.