CVE-2018-5975 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

SQL Injection exists in the Smart Shoutbox 3.0.0 component for Joomla! via the shoutauthor parameter to the archive URI.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thekrotek	Smart Shoutbox	3.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44127ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44127ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5975?

CVE-2018-5975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SQL Injection exists in the Smart Shoutbox 3.0.0 component for Joomla! via the shoutauthor parameter to the archive URI.

How severe is CVE-2018-5975?

CVE-2018-5975 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5975?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thekrotek Smart Shoutbox.