JBuildozer Extension 1.4.1 on Joomla appid sql injection

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in JBuildozer Extension 1.4.1 on Joomla. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument appid as part of Parameter can lead to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17870. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in JBuildozer Extension 1.4.1 on Joomla (Joomla Component) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument appid 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 JBuildozer extension 1.4.1 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the appid parameter in an entriessearch action.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2017. The weakness was shared 12/27/2017 as EDB-ID 43323 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-17870 since 12/23/2017. 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.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. 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 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (43323). 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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• JBuildozer Extension

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• 1.4.1

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