CVE-2010-4166 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Joomla via vulnerable parameters, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2010-4166?
CVE-2010-4166 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 18 Jan 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the filter_order parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, (2) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, or (3) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_messages action to administrator/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4166?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4166?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4166 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-2010-4166 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4166 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x734-8f4m-8656.