CVE-2009-3342 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username2points parameter in the AlphaUserPoints Joomla component.
- 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-2009-3342?
CVE-2009-3342 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in frontend/assets/ajax/checkusername.php in the AlphaUserPoints (com_alphauserpoints) component 1.5.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username2points parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3342?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alphaplug Com Alphauserpoints.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3342 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-2009-3342 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3342 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-576r-h2rw-fh3f.