#VU11838 SQL injection in JMS Music - CVE-2018-6581

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11838

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6581

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JMS Music
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Joomla!

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The weakness exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted GET request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable web application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JMS Music: 1.1.1

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External links
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43959/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.