CVE-2009-2554 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in the Jobline Joomla plugin, 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-2009-2554?
CVE-2009-2554 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 search method in jobline.class.php in Jobline (com_jobline) 1.1.2.2, 1.3.1, and possibly earlier versions, a component for Joomla!, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in a results action to index.php, which invokes the search method from the searchJobPostings function in jobline.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2554?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Olle Johansson Jobline.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2554?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2554 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-2009-2554 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2554 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7w4p-8h85-g97q.