CVE-2018-5987 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla Pinterest Clone allows attackers to manipulate database queries via multiple parameters, risking data exposure or modification.
- 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-2018-5987?
CVE-2018-5987 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 Pinterest Clone Social Pinboard 2.0 component for Joomla! via the pin_id or user_id parameter in a task=getlikeinfo action, the ends parameter in a view=gift action, the category parameter in a view=home action, the uid parameter in a view=pindisplay action, the searchVal parameter in a view=search action, or the uid parameter in a view=likes action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5987?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Social Pinboard Project Social Pinboard.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5987?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5987 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-2018-5987 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-5987 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28ph-466h-7249.