Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:SQL:INJ:JOOMLA-FAQ-BOOK |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Joomla Minitek FAQ Book Plugin id Parameter SQL Injection |
Release Date |
2011/06/20 |
Update Number |
1942 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Joomla Minitek FAQ Book Plugin id Parameter SQL Injection
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Joomla's Minitek FAQ Book plugin. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the SQL query logic to carry out unauthorized actions on the underlying database.
Extended Description
Joomla Minitek FAQ Book is prone to an SQL-injection vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in an SQL query. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to compromise the application, access or modify data, or exploit vulnerabilities in the underlying database. Joomla Minitek FAQ Book 1.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Minitek Joomla Minitek FAQ Book 1.3
References
- BugTraq: 48223
- URL: http://www.minitek.gr/