CVE-2009-3834 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter in the Joomla Photoblog plugin, 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-2009-3834?

CVE-2009-3834 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 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 Photoblog (com_photoblog) component alpha 3 and alpha 3a for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter in a blogs action to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3834?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webguerilla Com Photoblog.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3834?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3834 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-2009-3834 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3834 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxp8-j3g7-rc32.

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