CVE-2015-7857 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the list[select] parameter in Joomla's content history component, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2015-7857?
CVE-2015-7857 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 29 Oct 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the getListQuery function in administrator/components/com_contenthistory/models/history.php in Joomla! 3.2 before 3.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the list[select] parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7857?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7857?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7857 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-2015-7857 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-7857 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hj6r-2mqv-vp6r.