LyftenBloggie Component for Joomla! 'author' Parameter SQLi

high Nessus Plugin ID 43028

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability.

Description

The version of the LyftenBloggie component for Joomla! running on the remote host is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input to the 'author' parameter before using it to construct database queries. Regardless of the PHP 'magic_quotes_gpc' setting, an unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue to manipulate database queries, resulting in disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or other attacks against the underlying database.

Solution

Apply the third-party patch as referenced in the advisory or refer to the vendor for an official patch.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 43028

File Name: lyftenbloggie_author_sql_injection.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/7/2009

Updated: 6/5/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:U/RC:X

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:joomla:joomla%5c%21

Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/Joomla!

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Exploited by Nessus: true

Patch Publication Date: 11/29/2009

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/28/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-4104

BID: 37140

CWE: 89

SECUNIA: 37499

Detections

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