CVE-2010-4696 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in Joomla, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2010-4696?
CVE-2010-4696 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 18 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 the (1) filter_order or (2) filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_contact action to index.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4166. 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-2010-4696?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4696?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4696 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-2010-4696 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4696 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wmf-hxhx-8jq7.