CVE-2018-17374 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Joomla! Auction Factory allows attackers to manipulate database queries via filter parameters, risking data exposure or modification.

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-2018-17374?

CVE-2018-17374 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection exists in the Auction Factory 4.5.5 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filter_order parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17374?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thephpfactory Auction Factory.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17374?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17374 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-2018-17374 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17374 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-89p4-m4q2-whwq.

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