CVE-2017-17870 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the JBuildozer extension for Joomla allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the appid 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-2017-17870?
CVE-2017-17870 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The JBuildozer extension 1.4.1 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the appid parameter in an entriessearch action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jbuildozer Jbuildozer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17870?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17870 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-2017-17870 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17870 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r68-24rm-gcc8.