CVE-2019-9184 in J2Store Plugin
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the J2Store plugin 3.x before 3.3.7 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the product_option[] parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/25/2025
The CVE-2019-9184 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the J2Store plugin version 3.x prior to 3.3.7 for the Joomla! content management system. This vulnerability resides in the product_option[] parameter handling mechanism, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands against the underlying database. The issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the plugin's parameter processing logic, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the J2Store plugin fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied input in the product_option[] parameter. This parameter is typically used to handle product options and variations within the e-commerce functionality of Joomla! sites. Attackers can construct malicious SQL payloads that bypass normal input filtering mechanisms and inject arbitrary SQL commands directly into the database query execution pipeline. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require local system access or authentication credentials to exploit this flaw, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications.
From an operational impact perspective, successful exploitation of CVE-2019-9184 can lead to complete database compromise, including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Attackers may extract sensitive customer information, product catalogs, pricing data, and potentially gain administrative access to the Joomla e-commerce platforms.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the patch provided in J2Store version 3.3.7, which includes proper input validation and parameter sanitization measures. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls, monitoring database query logs for suspicious activity, and conducting thorough security assessments of all installed Joomla ecosystem and maintain the integrity of e-commerce platforms built on this framework.