VDB-62097 · CVE-2012-4868 · BID 52636

Kunena 1.7.2 news.php ID sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kunena 1.7.2. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file news.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-4868. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kunena 1.7.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file news.php. The manipulation of the argument id with an unknown input 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 vulnerability in news.php in the Kunena component 1.7.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 09/06/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4868 since 09/06/2012. 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 are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:news.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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 52636†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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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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Timelineinfo

03/21/2012 🔍
09/06/2012 +169 days 🔍
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09/06/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +928 days 🔍
02/20/2019 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-4868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62097
SecurityFocus: 52636 - RETIRED: Joomla Kunena 'id' Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 15:24
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (46), 02/20/2019 15:24 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:299:103

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