CVE-2010-2044 in Com Konsultasi
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Konsultasi (com_konsultasi) component 1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter in a detail action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2044 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Konsultasi component version 1.0.0 for Joomla content management systems where the Konsultasi component is installed and active, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the component's codebase. When users interact with the detail action of the Konsultasi component, the sid parameter is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context, effectively bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a critical weakness in software applications that process database queries.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to Joomla! installations using the affected Konsultasi component. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying database contents, or even escalating privileges within the system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers may be able to extract user credentials, manipulate content, or establish persistent backdoors through database manipulation. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can lead to complete system compromise.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is relatively narrow but impactful, as it requires specific conditions including the presence of the vulnerable Konsultasi component and accessible web interfaces. However, the widespread adoption of Joomla extensions.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize the immediate application of vendor patches or updates to the Konsultasi component, as well as implementing input validation mechanisms that prevent malicious SQL code injection. Database administrators should also establish monitoring protocols to detect anomalous SQL query patterns and implement proper access controls to limit database privileges for web applications. Additionally, regular security audits of Joomla! installations should include comprehensive component vulnerability scanning to identify and remediate similar issues before exploitation occurs. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and input sanitization in preventing database-level attacks that can compromise entire organizational infrastructures.