CVE-2010-4904 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_name parameter in the Aardvertiser 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-2010-4904?
CVE-2010-4904 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 Aardvertiser (com_aardvertiser) component 2.1 and 2.1.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_name parameter in a view action to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4904?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simon Philips Com Aardvertiser.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4904?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4904 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-2010-4904 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4904 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-554m-9rhp-mxrv.