CVE-2011-4570 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Time Returns component for 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-2011-4570?
CVE-2011-4570 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 Time Returns (com_timereturns) component 2.0 and possibly earlier versions for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a timereturns action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4570?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Takeaweb Com Timereturns.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4570?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4570 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-2011-4570 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4570 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gv6-rg33-vqj8.