CVE-2018-6394

SQL Injection exists in the InviteX 3.0.5 component for Joomla!

published February 17, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the InviteX 3.0.5 for Joomla! via the invite_type parameter! This could let attackers squeeze sensitive data right out of your database! 🔥 Think of it as a waiter who mistakenly accepts a dinner order without checking the menu — the wrong instructions could lead to unexpected dishes on the table! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering data. This not only compromises your data integrity but could also lead to unauthorized access to user accounts. Imagine the chaos of a restaurant mixing up all the orders—total mayhem!

Put simply

Think of it as a waiter who mistakenly accepts a dinner order without checking the menu — the wrong instructions could lead to unexpected dishes on the table! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through the invite_type parameter in the InviteX component, enabling manipulation of database queries without proper validation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering data. This not only compromises your data integrity but could also lead to unauthorized access to user accounts. Imagine the chaos of a restaurant mixing up all the orders—total mayhem! To safeguard your system, immediately update to a fixed version of InviteX that addresses this SQL injection. Additionally, review your input validation processes and consider implementing parameterized queries to bolster security against similar exposures. You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02652 · 85.5th percentile
Published
2018-02-17T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 07:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in the InviteX 3.0.5 component for Joomla!
    cvelistv5