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CVE-2007-6272

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Joomla!

Published Dec 7, 2007joomlaCWE-89EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2007-6272 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting joomla joomla. It was published on December 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Joomla! 1.5 RC3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the view parameter to the com_content component, (2) the task parameter to the com_search component, or (3) the option parameter in a search action to the com_search component.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from joomla. Update joomla to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3422Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484603/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26707Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38867Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3422Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484603/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26707Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38867

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6272?

CVE-2007-6272 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting joomla joomla. It was published on December 7, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6272?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6272?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from joomla. Update joomla to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-6272?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6272 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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