CVE-2018-17385 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla Social Factory allows attackers to manipulate database queries via radius parameters, risking data exposure.
- 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-2018-17385?
CVE-2018-17385 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 Social Factory 3.8.3 component for Joomla! via the radius[lat], radius[lng], or radius[radius] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17385?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thephpfactory Social Factory.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17385?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17385 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-2018-17385 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17385 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-84qm-c4vp-p823.