CVE-2018-17398 in AMGallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection exists in the AMGallery 1.2.3 component for Joomla! via the filter_category_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/06/2023
The vulnerability CVE-2018-17398 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the AMGallery 1.2.3 component for Joomla! platforms. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the filter_category_id parameter, which fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database operations by injecting crafted sql commands through this parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing arbitrary code on the affected system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes sql injection as a weakness where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The AMGallery component processes the filter_category_id parameter without adequate input filtering, creating an exploitable entry point for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and manipulate database contents. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when developers assume that user input will always conform to expected formats, failing to implement proper parameterized queries or input validation.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to Joomla that incorporate the vulnerable AMGallery 1.2.3 component, making it particularly dangerous given the widespread adoption of both platforms.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches released by the Joomla! development team and the AMGallery component maintainers. Network administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection attempts targeting this specific parameter. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions, limiting potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploiting known vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of regular security assessments and patch management programs to prevent such attacks from succeeding in production environments.