CVE-2018-6376: SQL Injection

Published Jan 30, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!<3.8.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Joomla! to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.4

Event History

Jan 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6376?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6376?

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

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6376?

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

4

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

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

5

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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