CVE-2018-6577

SQL Injection exists in the JEXTN Membership 3.1.0 component for Joomla!

published February 2, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A simple parameter is all it takes for a sneaky SQL injection in JEXTN Membership 3.1.0! Just by tweaking the `usr_plan` value in the request, an attacker could slip past the defenses. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change their order without the chef checking โ€” a troublesome recipe for disaster! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Just one altered request can expose sensitive data and wreak havoc behind the scenes. An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, obtaining or altering user subscriptions without any authorization. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, and who knows what else they might do with that control!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change their order without the chef checking โ€” a troublesome recipe for disaster! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Just one altered request can expose sensitive data and wreak havoc behind the scenes. This SQL injection vulnerability in JEXTN Membership allows attackers to manipulate the `usr_plan` parameter within a specific request, leading to unauthorized database queries and potential data breaches.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, obtaining or altering user subscriptions without any authorization. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, and who knows what else they might do with that control! To safeguard against this vulnerability, update JEXTN Membership to the latest version. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input sanitization to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. Always stay current with updates! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll ensure your Joomla! site is secure and ready to take on any challenge! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01980 ยท 80.4th percentile
Published
2018-02-02T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 FEB 17:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in the JEXTN Membership 3.1.0 component for Joomla!
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