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SQL Injection exists in the Article Factory Manager 4.3.9 component for Joomla! via the start_date, m_start_date, or m_end_date parameter.
Overview
This CVE describes a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Article Factory Manager 4.3.9 component for Joomla! The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL queries through the start_date, m_start_date, or m_end_date parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the Joomla! database.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update the Article Factory Manager component to a secure version that addresses the SQL Injection issue. Additionally, it is recommended to sanitize user input and implement proper input validation to prevent SQL Injection attacks in Joomla! extensions.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-17380
- Packet Storm Security Advisory: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149533/Joomla-Article-Factory-Manager-4.3.9-SQL-Injection.html
- Exploit Database: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45477/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
