CVE-2018-17376 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Reverse Auction Factory for Joomla allows attackers to manipulate database queries via specific parameters.
- 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-2018-17376?
CVE-2018-17376 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection exists in the Reverse Auction Factory 4.3.8 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir, cat, or filter_letter parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17376?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thephpfactory Reverse Auction Factory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17376?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17376 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-2018-17376 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17376 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w672-c4f2-g843.