CVE-2018-17254

The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla!

published September 20, 2018

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
83%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection is in play! The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! lets attackers exploit the `parent` parameter to craft malicious SQL queries. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where the server accepts any order without verifying if it’s on the menu — an attacker could sneak in requests that could change the kitchen's secret recipes! An attacker can send specially crafted requests that could allow them to manipulate the database. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, modify data, or even delete crucial records, leaving your site in a state of chaos!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where the server accepts any order without verifying if it’s on the menu — an attacker could sneak in requests that could change the kitchen's secret recipes! This vulnerability in the JCK Editor allows SQL injection through the `jtreelink/dialogs/links.php` file. By injecting malicious SQL code via the `parent` parameter, an attacker can execute unauthorized database commands.

What to do

An attacker can send specially crafted requests that could allow them to manipulate the database. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, modify data, or even delete crucial records, leaving your site in a state of chaos! To protect against this vulnerability, update the JCK Editor to the latest version that addresses this issue. Additionally, implement input validation to ensure that only expected values are accepted for the `parent` parameter. Regularly audit your components to keep security tightened! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll fortify your Joomla! installation and stay ahead of potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82976 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2018-09-20T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 14:00Z
    The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla!
    cvelistv5