CVE-2010-5044 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users with low privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in the Joomla Search Log plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-5044?
CVE-2010-5044 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in models/log.php in the Search Log (com_searchlog) component 3.1.0 for Joomla! allows remote authenticated users, with Public Back-end privileges, to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in a log action to administrator/index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kanich Com Searchlog.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5044 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-2010-5044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-5044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qvv-3gxm-x6r4.