SQL Injection Vulnerability in Gallery WD Component for Joomla! by Joomla!
CVE-2018-5981

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Web-dorado

Status
Gallery Wd
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-5981?

The Gallery WD component for Joomla! versions prior to 1.3.6 is vulnerable to SQL Injection attacks through the 'tag_id' and 'gallery_id' parameters. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially extract sensitive information or alter data within the database, posing significant security risks to affected installations.

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-2018-5981 - Proof of Concept

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44112
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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