CVE-2015-7342 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via search fields or thumbnail uploads in the JNews Joomla component, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-7342?
CVE-2015-7342 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
JNews Joomla Component before 8.5.0 allows SQL injection via upload thumbnail, Queue Search Field, Subscribers Search Field, or Newsletters Search Field.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7342?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joobi Jnews.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7342 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-2015-7342 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7342 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7h6-pm8g-v4c4.