CVE-2018-6584 in DT Register Extension
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection exists in the DT Register 3.2.7 component for Joomla! via a task=edit&id= request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-6584 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the DT Register 3.2.7 component for Joomla! content management system. This security weakness allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands through carefully crafted HTTP requests that manipulate the task and id parameters. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application processes user input without proper sanitization or validation, creating an exploitable path for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the DT Register component's handling of the edit task functionality. When a user requests to edit a specific record through the URL parameter structure task=edit&id=, the application fails to adequately sanitize the id parameter before incorporating it into SQL query construction. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database engine. The vulnerability exists at the application layer where user-supplied data flows directly into database queries without appropriate parameterization or escaping mechanisms, making it susceptible to manipulation by threat actors.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-6584 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potentially complete database compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details stored within the Joomla installations using the DT Register 3.2.7 component, making it a widespread concern for website administrators who have not yet applied the necessary security patches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-6584 primarily focus on immediate patching and input validation improvements. Joomla! administrators should immediately upgrade to the latest version of the DT Register component or apply the vendor-provided security patch that addresses this specific vulnerability. The implementation of proper parameterized queries and input sanitization techniques should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. Security monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous SQL query patterns and unusual database access attempts that might indicate exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and database access controls should be implemented to limit the potential damage from successful attacks, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire web application infrastructure. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for SQL injection, emphasizing the importance of proper input validation and the need for robust database access controls to prevent unauthorized data manipulation.