CVE-2010-4638 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in JQuarks4s Joomla component if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allowing data access or modification.
- 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-2010-4638?
CVE-2010-4638 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the submitSurvey function in controller.php in JQuarks4s (com_jquarks4s) component 1.0.0 for Joomla!, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter in a submitSurvey action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iptechinside Com Jquarks4s.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4638 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-2010-4638 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4638 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p8j-grjc-cgvh.