SQL Injection Vulnerability in Form Maker for Joomla!
CVE-2018-5991

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Web-dorado

Status
Form Maker
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-5991?

A SQL injection vulnerability is present in the Form Maker component for Joomla! version 3.6.12. Attackers can exploit this weakness through parameters such as id, from, or to in a view=stats request, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive database information. This issue is distinct from previous vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for users to implement necessary security measures and to update their software promptly.

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-2018-5991 - Proof of Concept

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44111
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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