CVE-2018-7179 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the SquadManagement Joomla plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2018-7179?
CVE-2018-7179 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 SquadManagement 1.0.3 component for Joomla! via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squadmanagement Project Squadmanagement.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7179 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-2018-7179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gc8-6cxr-c3pf.