CVE-2018-5970 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in JGive for Joomla allows attackers to read or modify database contents via vulnerable 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-2018-5970?
CVE-2018-5970 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 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 JGive 2.0.9 component for Joomla! via the filter_org_ind_type or campaign_countries parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5970?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Techjoomla Jgive.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5970?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5970 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-2018-5970 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-5970 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r5j-9wjx-mxc2.