CVE-2018-5992 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla Staff Master allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the name parameter, 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-2018-5992?
CVE-2018-5992 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 Staff Master through 1.0 RC 1 component for Joomla! via the name parameter in a view=staff request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Staff Master Project Staff Master.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5992 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-2018-5992 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-5992 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8qv-gx54-w2g5.