HTTP: Joomla maplocator Component 'cid' Parameter SQL Injection

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Joomla's maplocator component. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the SQL query logic to carry out unauthorized actions on the underlying database.

Extended Description

The 'com_maplocator' component for Joomla! is prone to an SQL-injection vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data before using it in an SQL query. Exploiting this issue could allow an attacker to compromise the application, access or modify data, or exploit latent vulnerabilities in the underlying database.

Affected Products

Opensource_technologies map_locator

Short Name
HTTP:SQL:INJ:JOOMLA-MAPLOCATOR
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
'cid' Component Injection Joomla Parameter SQL bid:47941 maplocator
Release Date
05/31/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Opensource_technologies

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