CVE-2015-4073 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the Helpdesk Pro plugin 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-2015-4073?

CVE-2015-4073 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Helpdesk Pro plugin before 1.4.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ticket_code or (2) email parameter or (3) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter_order parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4073?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Helpdesk Pro Project Helpdesk Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4073?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4073 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-2015-4073 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4073 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54vp-3p9r-69jv.

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