SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the SimpleFAQ (com_simplefaq) 2.11 component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.40 is also affected, and that the component can be used in Joomla! in addition to Mambo.
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. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3041 | third party advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36113 | vdb entry |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/26556 | third party advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477232/100/0/threaded | mailing list |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4296 | exploit |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25376 | vdb entry exploit |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477174/100/0/threaded | mailing list |