CVE-2020-13996 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A trusted store manager can execute SQL injection attacks in the J2Store plugin for Joomla, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2020-13996?

CVE-2020-13996 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jun 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The J2Store plugin before 3.3.13 for Joomla! allows a SQL injection attack by a trusted store manager.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include J2store J2store.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13996 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-2020-13996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x2p-696j-45pc.

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