Vulnerability Description
In Joomla! before 3.8.4, the lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Hathor postinstall message.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | < 3.8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040316Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/722-20180105-core-sqli-vulnerabilitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040316Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/722-20180105-core-sqli-vulnerabilitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Joomla! before 3.8.4, the lack of type casting of a variable in a SQL statement leads to a SQL injection vulnerability in the Hathor postinstall message.
How severe is CVE-2018-6376?
CVE-2018-6376 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-2018-6376?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.