CVE-2022-4050 JoomSport < 5.2.8 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in JoomSport to read or modify database contents.

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-2022-4050?

CVE-2022-4050 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown JoomSport, published on 19 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The JoomSport WordPress plugin before 5.2.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4050?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Beardev Joomsport.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4050?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4050 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-2022-4050 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4050 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw82-36j2-hqqj.

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