CVE-2009-4620 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Joomloc component for Joomla, potentially compromising database integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-4620?

CVE-2009-4620 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Joomloc (com_joomloc) component 1.0 for Joomla allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in an edit task to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4620?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomloc Com Joomloc.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4620?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4620 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-2009-4620 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4620 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhp6-7wwp-4vx6.

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