VDB-124551 · CVE-2018-17384 · File 149529/Joo

Swap Factory 2.2.1 on Joomla filter_order_Dir/filter_order sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Swap Factory 2.2.1 on Joomla. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument filter_order_Dir/filter_order as part of Parameter results in sql injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-17384. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Swap Factory 2.2.1 on Joomla (Joomla Component). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument filter_order_Dir/filter_order as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL Injection exists in the Swap Factory 2.2.1 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 149529/Joo (Packetstorm). It is possible to read the advisory at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-17384 since 09/23/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download 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 (45473). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Joomla Component

Name

Swap Factory

Version

2.2.1

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CPE 2.2info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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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 🔍
07/02/2025 +2469 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: File 149529/Joo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-17384 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17384
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124551
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2018 08:41
Updated: 07/02/2025 19:30
Changes: 09/28/2018 08:41 (60), 06/27/2020 11:56 (4), 07/02/2025 19:30 (16)
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