SQL Injection Flaw in Solidres Component for Joomla!
CVE-2018-5980

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Solidres

Status
Solidres
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-5980?

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Solidres 2.5.1 component for Joomla! via the 'direction' parameter in a hub.search action. This flaw allows attackers to forge SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive database information. Proper validation and sanitization of user inputs are essential to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-5980 - Proof of Concept

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44128
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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