CVE-2017-15966 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the placemarklistid parameter in the Zh YandexMap Joomla plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2017-15966?
CVE-2017-15966 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Zh YandexMap (aka com_zhyandexmap) component 6.1.1.0 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the placemarklistid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15966?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zh Yandexmap Project Zh Yandexmap.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15966?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15966 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-2017-15966 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15966 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjpx-fg43-xq38.