CVE-2018-17254 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla JCK Editor allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the parent 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-2018-17254?
CVE-2018-17254 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Arkextensions Jck Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17254 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-2018-17254 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17254 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhwf-3vmf-vx8q.