CVE-2010-0946 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter in the KISS Software Advertiser 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-2010-0946?

CVE-2010-0946 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) Software Advertiser (com_ksadvertiser) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter in a showcats action to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kiss-Software Com Ksadvertiser.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0946 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-2010-0946 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0946 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvxw-7h7m-2chx.

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