CVE-2009-4099 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gcid parameter in the Google Calendar component for Joomla.
- 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-2009-4099?
CVE-2009-4099 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 Google Calendar GCalendar (com_gcalendar) component 1.1.2, 2.1.4, and possibly earlier versions for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gcid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include G4j.laoneo Com Gcalendar.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4099 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-2009-4099 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4099 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4f2c-83xq-j9xg.