CVE-2018-6579 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in JEXTN Reverse Auction allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the uid 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-2018-6579?
CVE-2018-6579 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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 JEXTN Reverse Auction 3.1.0 component for Joomla! via a view=products&uid= request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jextn Reverse Auction.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6579 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-2018-6579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mp6-crmh-v8pq.