CVE-2010-4898 in Com Gantry
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Gantry (com_gantry) component 3.0.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the moduleid parameter to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4898 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Gantry component version 3.0.10 for Joomla template management and module handling, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged to compromise the entire content management system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Gantry component's moduleid parameter processing. When a user submits a request containing a malicious moduleid value, the component fails to properly escape or filter this input before incorporating it into SQL query construction. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account used by Joomla installation.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-4898 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with comprehensive database access capabilities that can lead to complete system compromise. Remote execution of arbitrary SQL commands means that attackers can manipulate user accounts, modify content, extract confidential information such as user credentials and session data, and potentially establish persistent access through database-level backdoors. The vulnerability affects all Joomla and the Gantry framework. This flaw can be exploited through simple web requests without requiring authentication, making it highly dangerous for publicly accessible websites and potentially leading to data breaches, service disruption, and reputational damage for affected organizations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Gantry component to version 3.0.11 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the moduleid parameter, while also applying proper input sanitization measures at the application level. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual database query patterns and unauthorized data access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security risks, particularly addressing the SQL injection category. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege for database accounts used by Joomla! applications can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation, ensuring that database users have only necessary permissions to reduce the impact of any successful attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across their web applications.