CVE-2009-4199 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the Mambo Resident component if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, 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-2009-4199?
CVE-2009-4199 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Mambo Resident (aka Mos Res or com_mosres) component 1.0f for Mambo and Joomla!, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) property_uid parameter in a viewproperty action to index.php and the (2) regID parameter in a showregion action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4199?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mamboforge Com Mosres.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4199?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4199 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-2009-4199 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4199 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mgw-j9fq-4fr9.