CVE-2018-7314

SQL Injection exists in the PrayerCenter 3.0.2 component for Joomla!

published February 22, 2018

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
58%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL Injection hides in the PrayerCenter 3.0.2 for Joomla! through a seemingly harmless sessionid parameter! Think of it like a diner who orders a meal but accidentally gets a side of vulnerability with their order — all because the kitchen doesn’t properly check what’s being prepared! An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to access or manipulate your database, potentially leaking sensitive information or causing unwanted disruptions. This could lead to unauthorized actions that compromise the integrity of your site.

Put simply

Think of it like a diner who orders a meal but accidentally gets a side of vulnerability with their order — all because the kitchen doesn’t properly check what’s being prepared! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the sessionid parameter, bypassing security measures and accessing restricted data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to access or manipulate your database, potentially leaking sensitive information or causing unwanted disruptions. This could lead to unauthorized actions that compromise the integrity of your site. To safeguard against this vulnerability, consider upgrading to a patched version of PrayerCenter. Additionally, always validate and sanitize user inputs in your applications to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regularly audit your components for vulnerabilities, too! You've got this! Take these steps to secure your system and protect your users! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.57752 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2018-02-22T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:16Z
    EPSS moved 58% → 37%
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  • 06 SEP 03:12Z
    EPSS moved 58% → 37%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 37% → 58%
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  • 29 AUG 04:42Z
    EPSS moved 58% → 37%
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  • 22 FEB 19:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in the PrayerCenter 3.0.2 component for Joomla!
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