CVE-2020-10243 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Joomla Featured Articles allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the frontend menu.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-10243?
CVE-2020-10243 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 16 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10243?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 1.7.0 | 3.9.16 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10243?
Upgrade joomla to 3.9.16 or later.
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-2020-10243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2020-10243, GHSA-wqrx-599j-rfgf.