CVE-2018-6373 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the Fastball component for Joomla allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the season parameter.
- 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-2018-6373?
CVE-2018-6373 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 Fastball 2.5 component for Joomla! via the season parameter in a view=player action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fastballproductions Fastball.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6373?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6373 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-2018-6373 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6373 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2r4-m6fw-2jwh.