CVE-2015-7857: SQL Injection

Published Oct 29, 2015
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the getListQuery function in administrator/components/comcontenthistory/models/history.php in Joomla! 3.2 before 3.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the list[select] parameter to index.php.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.4
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.0
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.1
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.2
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.3
Joomla Joomla\!=3.4.4

Event History

Oct 29, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7857?

CVE-2015-7857 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7857?

To fix CVE-2015-7857, update Joomla! to version 3.4.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7857?

CVE-2015-7857 affects all Joomla! versions from 3.2.0 to 3.4.4.

4

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2015-7857?

CVE-2015-7857 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the Joomla! application.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2015-7857 before patching?

There are no reliable workarounds for CVE-2015-7857, so the best approach is to apply the security update as soon as possible.

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