CVE-2018-5975 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the shoutauthor parameter in the Smart Shoutbox component for Joomla.
- 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-2018-5975?
CVE-2018-5975 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 Smart Shoutbox 3.0.0 component for Joomla! via the shoutauthor parameter to the archive URI.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thekrotek Smart Shoutbox.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5975 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-2018-5975 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-5975 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wfc9-7j6v-963w.