CVE-2010-4166: SQL Injection
First published: Tue Jan 18 2011(Updated: )
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the filter_order parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, (2) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, or (3) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_messages action to administrator/index.php.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.5.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.13 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.18 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.16 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.17 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.19 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.21 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.12 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.20 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15-rc | |
| Joomla | =1.5.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-10/0514.html
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/323-20101101-core-sqli-info-disclosurevulnerabilities.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42133
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order%29_front.jpg
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_back.jpg
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_front.jpg
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_(filter_order)_front.jpg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4166?
CVE-2010-4166 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks that could compromise the database.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4166?
To fix CVE-2010-4166, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.22 or later, which addresses the SQL injection vulnerabilities.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2010-4166?
CVE-2010-4166 affects multiple versions of Joomla! 1.5.x prior to 1.5.22, specifically all versions from 1.5.0 to 1.5.21.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2010-4166 enable?
CVE-2010-4166 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2010-4166?
Yes, CVE-2010-4166 has known exploits that target the vulnerable parameters in Joomla!'s com_weblinks category functionality.
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla
- version/joomla/1.5.11
- version/joomla/1.5.13
- version/joomla/1.5.3
- version/joomla/1.5.2
- version/joomla/1.5.9
- version/joomla/1.5.18
- version/joomla/1.5.16
- version/joomla/1.5.4
- version/joomla/1.5.10
- version/joomla/1.5.7
- version/joomla/1.5.0
- version/joomla/1.5.15
- version/joomla/1.5.6
- version/joomla/1.5.1
- version/joomla/1.5.17
- version/joomla/1.5.8
- version/joomla/1.5.19
- version/joomla/1.5.21
- version/joomla/1.5.12
- version/joomla/1.5.5
- version/joomla/1.5.20
- version/joomla/1.5.15-rc
- version/joomla/1.5.14