CVE-2010-1656 in Com Abc
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Airiny ABC (com_abc) component 1.1.7 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sectionid parameter in an abc action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1656 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Airiny ABC component version 1.1.7 for Joomla! platforms. This security weakness exposes web applications to unauthorized command execution through manipulated database queries. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application processes the sectionid parameter within an abc action directed to the index.php endpoint, creating an attack vector that enables malicious actors to manipulate underlying database operations.
This SQL injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the Joomla! component's code implementation. The flaw occurs when user-supplied data from the sectionid parameter is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization techniques. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious input that alters the intended query structure, potentially allowing them to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain administrative access to the affected system. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-risk weakness in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog due to its potential for severe data compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database backend. This could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized data modification, privilege escalation, or even system takeover depending on the database user permissions. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications. The affected Joomla! environment becomes vulnerable to various attack patterns including union-based queries, error-based exploitation, and time-based blind SQL injection techniques that can be employed to extract information from the database structure.
Organizations utilizing the affected Airiny ABC component should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent malicious SQL fragments from being executed. The recommended remediation approach involves updating to the latest version of the component where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block SQL injection attempts, and conducting thorough security testing of all input parameters. Additionally, implementing database user privilege separation and regular security audits can help minimize the potential damage from such vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, highlighting the importance of maintaining updated software components and implementing proper access controls to prevent unauthorized database manipulation.