CVE-2009-0494 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vcatid parameter in the Portfol component for Joomla!, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2009-0494?
CVE-2009-0494 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Portfol (com_portfol) 1.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vcatid parameter in a viewcategory action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mivaco Com Portfol.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0494 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-2009-0494 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0494 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw68-6jxh-m64r.