CVE-2009-4576: SQL Injection
Published Jan 6, 2010
·Updated
SQL injection vulnerability in the BeeHeard (combeeheard) component 1.x for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the categoryid parameter in a suggestions action to index.php.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.0
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.1
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.2
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.3
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.4
Cmstactics Com Beeheard=1.4.2
Event History
Jan 6, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4576?
CVE-2009-4576 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-4576?
To fix CVE-2009-4576, update the BeeHeard component to the latest patched version available for Joomla!.
3
What versions of BeeHeard are affected by CVE-2009-4576?
CVE-2009-4576 affects BeeHeard component versions 1.0 through 1.4.2.
4
Can I prevent CVE-2009-4576 from being exploited?
You can prevent CVE-2009-4576 exploitation by implementing input validation and using prepared statements in SQL queries.
5
What is the impact of failing to address CVE-2009-4576?
Failing to address CVE-2009-4576 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data in the database.