CVE-2018-6605 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the Zh BaiduMap Joomla plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the id 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-2018-6605?
CVE-2018-6605 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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 Zh BaiduMap 3.0.0.1 component for Joomla! via the id parameter in a getPlacemarkDetails, getPlacemarkHoverText, getPathHoverText, or getPathDetails request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6605?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zh Baidumap Project Zh Baidumap.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6605?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6605 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-2018-6605 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6605 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhxw-gq6r-5hpw.