CVE-2010-4739 in Com Maianmedia
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Maian Media Silver (com_maianmedia) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a music action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/02/2025
The CVE-2010-4739 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Maian Media Silver component for Joomla websites utilizing this particular component. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries by injecting arbitrary SQL commands through carefully crafted input parameters, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through improper input validation and sanitization within the Joomla! component's music action handler. When a user submits a request containing the cat parameter with malicious SQL content, the application fails to properly escape or filter the input before incorporating it into database queries. This lack of input sanitization creates a direct pathway for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the affected system. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-risk vulnerability in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog due to its potential for severe data compromise.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents substantial risks to Joomla! website administrators and their users. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to database contents, including user credentials, personal information, and system configuration data. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the server, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web applications. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to install backdoors, modify website content, or establish persistent access to the compromised environment.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is primarily limited to Joomla as a content management system means that numerous websites could be potentially affected, particularly those that have not implemented proper security updates or patches. Security researchers have noted that this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004, which involves application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190, which covers exploitation of remote services. Organizations should consider implementing comprehensive input validation measures, including parameterized queries and proper escaping techniques, to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in their systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4739 should include immediate patching of the affected Maian Media Silver component to the latest secure version provided by the vendor. Additionally, administrators should implement proper input validation mechanisms and employ web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the Joomla! ecosystem. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls and database query monitoring can further reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed logging of database activities to facilitate incident response and forensic analysis.