CVE-2009-2395 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter in the K2 component for Joomla, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2009-2395?
CVE-2009-2395 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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 K2 (com_k2) component 1.0.1 Beta and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter in an itemlist action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2395?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlaworks Com K2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2395?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2395 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-2009-2395 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2395 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76hp-m43v-6q55.