CVE-2007-6272 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Joomla via multiple injection points in index.php, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2007-6272?
CVE-2007-6272 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 7 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Joomla! 1.5 RC3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the view parameter to the com_content component, (2) the task parameter to the com_search component, or (3) the option parameter in a search action to the com_search component.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6272 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-2007-6272 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6272 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Joomla Joomla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q57g-cp47-3q2m.