CVE-2010-4862 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in the JE Directory 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-2010-4862?
CVE-2010-4862 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the JExtensions JE Directory (com_jedirectory) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in an item action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Harmistechnology Com Jedirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4862 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-2010-4862 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4862 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r655-qf5q-vw86.