CVE-2007-4778 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter parameter in Joomla's content component, potentially accessing or modifying database information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-4778?

CVE-2007-4778 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 10 Sep 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the content component (com_content) in Joomla! 1.5 Beta1, Beta2, and RC1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter parameter in an archive action to (1) archive.php, (2) category.php, or (3) section.php in models/. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-4777.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4778?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomla Joomla.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4778?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4778 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-2007-4778 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4778 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4ff5-vmx4-5cxp.