CVE-2018-5993

SQL Injection exists in the Aist through 2.0 component for Joomla!

published February 17, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An SQL injection vulnerability hides in the Aist component for Joomla! through the id parameter — a sneaky way to access sensitive data if you’re not careful! 🔍 Think of this like a bouncer who doesn’t check IDs at a club. If your friend slips in without verification, they could cause a ruckus inside! An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized access to data or even altering records. The implications can be serious, especially if sensitive information is exposed or compromised!

Put simply

Think of this like a bouncer who doesn’t check IDs at a club. If your friend slips in without verification, they could cause a ruckus inside! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious SQL queries through the id parameter in a view=showvacancy request, potentially bypassing normal access controls.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized access to data or even altering records. The implications can be serious, especially if sensitive information is exposed or compromised! To safeguard your Joomla! setup, update the Aist component to the latest version and sanitize all input parameters to prevent SQL injection risks. Regularly review and apply security patches as they become available. You've got this! With a few steps, you can tighten up your security and keep your site safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02652 · 85.4th percentile
Published
2018-02-17T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 07:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in the Aist through 2.0 component for Joomla!
    cvelistv5