Penny Auction Factory 2.0.4 on Joomla filter_order_Dir/filter_order sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Penny Auction Factory 2.0.4 on Joomla. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation of the argument filter_order_Dir/filter_order as part of Parameter can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-17378. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Penny Auction Factory 2.0.4 on Joomla (Auction Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument filter_order_Dir/filter_order 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:

SQL Injection exists in the Penny Auction Factory 2.0.4 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filter_order parameter.

The bug was discovered 09/24/2018. The weakness was released 09/28/2018 as File 149522/Joo (Packetstorm). The advisory is available at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17378 since 09/23/2018. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 3 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 (45466). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/23/2018 🔍
09/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/27/2018 +2 days 🔍
09/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2025 +2461 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: File 149522/Joo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-17378 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17378
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124546
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2018 08:39
Updated: 06/24/2025 03:47
Changes: 09/28/2018 08:39 (60), 06/27/2020 11:17 (4), 06/24/2025 03:47 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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