CVE-2018-6396 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the Google Map Landkarten Joomla plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via crafted 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-2018-6396?
CVE-2018-6396 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 Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Map Landkarten Project Google Map Landkarten.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6396 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-2018-6396 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6396 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vjh-4gwm-v5xm.