Zh YandexMap 6.1.1.0 on Joomla index.php placemarklistid sql injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Zh YandexMap 6.1.1.0 on Joomla. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument placemarklistid as part of Parameter can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-15966. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability has been found in Zh YandexMap 6.1.1.0 on Joomla (Joomla Component) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument placemarklistid as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Zh YandexMap (aka com_zhyandexmap) component 6.1.1.0 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the placemarklistid parameter to index.php.

The bug was discovered 09/29/2017. The weakness was published 10/29/2017 by Ihsan Sencan as File 144436/Joo (Packetstorm). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-15966 since 10/28/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 30 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (43093) and SecurityFocus (BID 101694†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Joomla Component

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• Zh YandexMap

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• 6.1.1.0

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