CVE-2010-4936 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in the Joomla Slide Show component.
- 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-2010-4936?
CVE-2010-4936 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 Slide Show (com_slideshow) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4936?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmaster-Tips Com Slideshow.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4936?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4936 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-2010-4936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4xvh-qj78-6qgr.