CVE-2018-17397 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the letter parameter in AlphaIndex Dictionaries for Joomla!, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2018-17397?
CVE-2018-17397 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 AlphaIndex Dictionaries 1.0 component for Joomla! via the letter parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Multiplanet Alphaindex Dictionaries.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17397 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-2018-17397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v4mq-pmm6-wq4x.