CVE-2018-17378 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Penny Auction Factory for Joomla allows attackers to manipulate database queries via filter 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-2018-17378?

CVE-2018-17378 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 Penny Auction Factory 2.0.4 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filter_order parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thephpfactory Penny Auction Factory.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17378 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-2018-17378 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17378 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vr74-cm63-9cwg.

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