CVE-2018-6370 : What You Need to Know

SQL Injection vulnerability in NeoRecruit 4.1 component for Joomla!

Understanding CVE-2018-6370

SQL Injection vulnerability in NeoRecruit 4.1 component for Joomla! allows attackers to execute malicious SQL queries.

What is CVE-2018-6370?

This CVE identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in the NeoRecruit 4.1 component for Joomla!, which can be exploited through PATH_INFO or by using the name of a .html file within the all-offers/ URI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6370

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries leading to data leakage, modification, or deletion.
Unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6370

SQL Injection vulnerability in NeoRecruit 4.1 component for Joomla!

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can inject malicious SQL queries through PATH_INFO or by using specific .html file names.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NeoRecruit 4.1 component for Joomla!
Vendor: Not specified
Versions: All versions are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitable through PATH_INFO or by using the name of a .html file within the all-offers/ URI.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-6370

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and log SQL queries for unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Joomla! and its components.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
Educate developers on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Check for vendor-supplied patches and apply them promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.