SQL Injection in JS Jobs Component for Joomla! by Joomla!
CVE-2018-5994

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomsky

Status
Js Jobs
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-5994?

A SQL Injection vulnerability in the JS Jobs component version 1.1.9 for Joomla! allows attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted parameters. Specifically, the vulnerability arises via the 'zipcode' parameter in a 'newest-jobs' request and the 'ta' parameter in a 'view_resume' request, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modifications.

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-2018-5994 - Proof of Concept

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44120
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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