CVE-2017-15946 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the Joomla com_tag component allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the tag parameter.
- 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-2017-15946?
CVE-2017-15946 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the com_tag component 1.7.6 for Joomla!, a SQL injection vulnerability is located in the `tag` parameter to index.php. The request method to execute is GET.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Selfget Tag Meta.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15946 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-2017-15946 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15946 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65v8-hp9j-2xwf.