CVE-2023-38044 Extension - hikashop.com - SQLi in HikaShop component for Joomla <= 4.7.2
SQL injection in HikaShop allows attackers to read or modify database contents, requiring updates for Joomla users.
- 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-2023-38044?
CVE-2023-38044 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in hikashop.com HikaShop component for Joomla, published on 7 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability allows SQL Injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hikashop Hikashop.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38044 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-2023-38044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in hikashop.com HikaShop component for Joomla
- CVE-2025-22210 Extension - hikashop.com - SQL injection in Hikashop component version 3.3.0 - 5.1.4 for Joomla
- CVE-2025-25225 Extension - hikashop.com - Privilege escalation vulnerability Hikashop component version 1.0.0 - 5.1.3 for Joomla
- CVE-2024-40746 Extension - hikashop.com - Stored cross site scripting vulnerability in Hikashop component for Joomla < 5.1.1
- CVE-2015-7344 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whq6-w9q4-mww3.