^{CVE-2010-4166:}Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.22.

Overview

This vulnerability affects Joomla! versions 1.5.x before 1.5.22 and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by exploiting certain parameters in the application. The specific parameters include the filter_order parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, and the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_messages action to administrator/index.php.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their Joomla! installations to version 1.5.22 or later. It is crucial to keep software up to date to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities. Additionally, users should review and secure input validation mechanisms within their Joomla! applications to prevent SQL injection attacks.

References

1. Advisory Details: http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order%29_front.jpg
2. Advisory Details: http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_front.jpg
3. Mailing List: [oss-security] 20101112 CVE request: Joomla 1.5.21 SQL Injection and Information Disclosure - http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/5
4. Full Disclosure: 20101031 Joomla 1.5.21 | Potential SQL Injection Flaws - http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-10/0514.html
5. Joomla! Security News: http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/323-20101101-core-sqli-info-disclosurevulnerabilities.html
6. Advisory Details: http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_back.jpg
7. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/42133
8. Mailing List: [oss-security] 20101112 Re: CVE request: Joomla 1.5.21 SQL Injection and Information Disclosure - http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/6