CVE-2020-10243: SQL Injection

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.16. The lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Featured Articles frontend menutype.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=1.7.0<3.9.16

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10243?

CVE-2020-10243 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10243?

To fix CVE-2020-10243, update Joomla! to version 3.9.16 or later.

3

What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2020-10243?

CVE-2020-10243 affects all Joomla! versions prior to 3.9.16.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-10243?

Exploiting CVE-2020-10243 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data leakage or corruption.

5

Is authenticated access required to exploit CVE-2020-10243?

No, attackers do not need authenticated access to exploit CVE-2020-10243, making it more dangerous.

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