CVE-2010-2847 in Com Artforms
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the InterJoomla ArtForms (com_artforms) component 2.1b7.2 RC2 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the viewform parameter in a (1) ferforms or (2) tferforms action to index.php, and the (3) id parameter in a vferforms action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2025
The CVE-2010-2847 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting the InterJoomla ArtForms component version 2.1b7.2 RC2 within the Joomla! content management system. This vulnerability resides in the component's handling of user-supplied input parameters, specifically targeting the viewform parameter in ferforms and tferforms actions, as well as the id parameter in vferforms action within the index.php file. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the application's database layer without requiring authentication or privileged access.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through improper input validation and sanitization within the ArtForms component's parameter handling mechanisms. When the application processes the viewform or id parameters without adequate filtering or escaping, it directly incorporates user-provided data into SQL query construction. This creates an environment where attackers can manipulate the database query execution flow by injecting malicious SQL syntax that gets executed with the privileges of the database user account associated with the Joomla! application. The vulnerability manifests across multiple attack vectors, making it particularly dangerous as it affects different action parameters within the same component.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2847 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential system takeover. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential data including user credentials, personal information, and application configuration details. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this flaw from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the target system. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-severity weakness in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.1 for application layer protocol manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate patching of the InterJoomla ArtForms component to version 2.1b7.2 RC3 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. System administrators should also implement proper parameter validation at the application level, employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, and conduct regular security audits of third-party components. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional layers of defense, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes. Organizations should also consider implementing database access controls and monitoring for unusual query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party components and following secure coding practices to prevent injection flaws that can lead to complete system compromise.