CVE-2009-4619 in Com Lucygames
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Lucy Games (com_lucygames) component 1.5.4 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gameid parameter in a game action to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2025
The CVE-2009-4619 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Lucy Games component version 1.5.4 for Joomla! platforms. This vulnerability specifically targets the gameid parameter within the game action functionality, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the sql query execution flow through crafted input parameters.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious gameid parameter to the index.php endpoint within the com_lucygames component. This flaw falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive database information, modify or delete records, and potentially gain full control over the affected database system. The attack vector is particularly dangerous as it requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it a severe threat to web application security.
The operational impact of CVE-2009-4619 extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the Joomla! database. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, modify user accounts, inject malicious content into the web application, and potentially establish persistent backdoors. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Lucy Games component up to 1.5.4, making it particularly concerning for organizations running outdated software components. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, where attackers target vulnerable web applications to gain initial access to target systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-4619 include immediate patching of the affected Lucy Games component to version 1.5.5 or later, which contains proper input validation and sanitization measures. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, while also applying input validation techniques that filter or escape special characters in user-supplied data. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection, though the most effective defense remains timely patch management and regular security assessments of web applications. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual sql query patterns and unauthorized database access attempts to identify potential exploitation of similar vulnerabilities.