CVE-2009-4217 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Joomla MusicGallery component, 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-2009-4217?

CVE-2009-4217 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 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 Itamar Elharar MusicGallery (com_musicgallery) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in an itempage action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Itamar Elharar Com Musicgallery.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4217 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-2009-4217 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4217 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-982f-24jr-mfxj.

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