CVE-2018-7312 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the letter parameter in the Alexandria Book Library component for Joomla!, 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-2018-7312?
CVE-2018-7312 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 Alexandria Book Library 3.1.2 component for Joomla! via the letter parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7312?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alexandriabooklibrary Alexandria Book Library.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7312?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7312 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-2018-7312 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7312 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xmw-8jmh-9jgh.