CVE-2019-9918 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL statements in the database due to lack of input validation in the Harmis JE Messenger component for Joomla.
- 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-2019-9918?
CVE-2019-9918 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the Harmis JE Messenger component 1.2.2 for Joomla!. Input does not get validated and queries are not written in a way to prevent SQL injection. Therefore arbitrary SQL-Statements can be executed in the database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9918?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Harmistechnology Je Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9918 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-2019-9918 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9918 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rqr3-6mhm-p5j2.