mod_vvisit_counter Module 2.0.4j3 on Joomla Cookie cip_vvisitcounter sql injection

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in mod_vvisit_counter Module 2.0.4j3 on Joomla. This impacts an unknown function of the component Cookie Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument cip_vvisitcounter can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-40636. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in mod_vvisit_counter Module 2.0.4j3 on Joomla. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Cookie Handler. The manipulation of the argument cip_vvisitcounter with an unknown input 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 vulnerability in Joomla module mod_vvisit_counter v2.0.4j3. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve database content via the ‘cip_vvisitcounter’ cookie at all endpoints where the plugin counts visits.

The weakness was released by Andrea Serrano Urea. The advisory is shared for download at incibe.es. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-40636 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/03/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

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

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• Joomla Component

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• mod_vvisit_counter Module

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• 2.0.4j3

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