CVE-2010-4993 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter in the Joomla eventcal plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2010-4993?
CVE-2010-4993 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 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 eventcal (com_eventcal) component 1.6.4 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kay Messerschmidt Com Eventcal.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4993 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-2010-4993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4993 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4gm-fq43-w3m5.