CVE-2018-8045 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla User Notes allows attackers to read or modify database contents via uncast variables.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8045?
CVE-2018-8045 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 14 Mar 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Joomla! 3.5.0 through 3.8.5, the lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the User Notes list view.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8045?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8045?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8045 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-2018-8045 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8045 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xgcx-vvr8-486q.