CVE-2018-17386 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

The Micro Deal Factory 2.4.0 component for Joomla! is vulnerable to SQL Injection through the id parameter or by manipulating the PATH_INFO to mydeals/ or listdeals/.

Understanding CVE-2018-17386

This CVE involves a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Micro Deal Factory 2.4.0 component for Joomla!

What is CVE-2018-17386?

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Micro Deal Factory 2.4.0 component for Joomla! allows attackers to exploit the id parameter or manipulate the PATH_INFO to mydeals/ or listdeals/.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17386

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the Joomla! system, data leakage, and potential manipulation of the database.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17386

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

SQL Injection exists in the Micro Deal Factory 2.4.0 component for Joomla! via the id parameter or the PATH_INFO to mydeals/ or listdeals/.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Micro Deal Factory 2.4.0
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the id parameter or PATH_INFO to mydeals/ or listdeals/.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-17386 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable component.
Implement input validation to prevent SQL Injection attacks.
Monitor and analyze database queries for unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Joomla! and its components to the latest versions.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Joomla! or the component vendor to address the SQL Injection vulnerability.