CVE-2018-17382 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in the Jobs Factory component for Joomla! allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the filter_letter 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-2018-17382?

CVE-2018-17382 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 Jobs Factory 2.0.4 component for Joomla! via the filter_letter parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thephpfactory Jobs Factory.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17382 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-2018-17382 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17382 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r57w-p9gp-9xfw.

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