CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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