CVE-2018-5696 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in iJoomla com_adagency plugin 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-2018-5696?

CVE-2018-5696 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The iJoomla com_adagency plugin 6.0.9 for Joomla! allows SQL injection via the `advertiser_status` and `status_select` parameters to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ijoomla Ad Agency.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5696 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-2018-5696 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5696 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9j3-wcr9-5g82.

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