CVE-2010-4838 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users with low privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the alpha parameter in the JSupport component for Joomla.
- 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-2010-4838?
CVE-2010-4838 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the JSupport (com_jsupport) component 1.5.6 for Joomla! allows remote authenticated users, with Public Back-end permissions, to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the alpha parameter in a (1) listTickets or (2) listFaqs action to administrator/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4838?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Extensiondepot Com Jsupport.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4838 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-2010-4838 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4838 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vh6w-pfhh-9gwp.