CVE-2010-4944 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Elite Experts component for Mambo and 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-2010-4944?
CVE-2010-4944 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 Elite Experts (com_elite_experts) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a showExpertProfileDetailed action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Elite Experts.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4944 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-2010-4944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rv3f-2486-2ghr.