CVE-2018-5994 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the JS Jobs component for Joomla allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the zipcode or ta 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-2018-5994?
CVE-2018-5994 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 JS Jobs 1.1.9 component for Joomla! via the zipcode parameter in a newest-jobs request, or the ta parameter in a view_resume request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomsky Js Jobs.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5994?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5994 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-2018-5994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gmf-jvqr-r553.