CVE-2011-1151 SQL injection in Joomla!
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via filter_order parameters in Joomla, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2011-1151?
CVE-2011-1151 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 5 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla! 1.6.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the filter_order and filer_order_Dir parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1151?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1151 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-2011-1151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rq7-782r-w7g7.