CVE-2016-10379 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the VirtueMart component for Joomla.
- 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-2016-10379?
CVE-2016-10379 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The VirtueMart com_virtuemart component 3.0.14 for Joomla! allows SQL injection by remote authenticated administrators via the virtuemart_paymentmethod_id or virtuemart_shipmentmethod_id parameter to administrator/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Virtuemart Virtuemart.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10379 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-2016-10379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5fv-m9cj-f76g.