What is the severity of CVE-2018-6376?

CVE-2018-6376 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6376?

To fix CVE-2018-6376, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.8.4 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6376?

CVE-2018-6376 is a SQL injection vulnerability caused by improper type casting in SQL statements.

What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2018-6376?

CVE-2018-6376 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.8.4.

Can CVE-2018-6376 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2018-6376 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6376

critical

9.8

CWE

30/1/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6376: SQL Injection

First published: Tue Jan 30 2018(Updated: )

In Joomla! before 3.8.4, the lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Hathor postinstall message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Joomla	<3.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6376?
To fix CVE-2018-6376, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.8.4 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 is a SQL injection vulnerability caused by improper type casting in SQL statements.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.8.4.
Can CVE-2018-6376 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2018-6376 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6376?
To fix CVE-2018-6376, upgrade Joomla! to version 3.8.4 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 is a SQL injection vulnerability caused by improper type casting in SQL statements.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 affects Joomla! versions prior to 3.8.4.
Can CVE-2018-6376 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2018-6376 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.