CVE-2018-5970
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in JGive 2.0.9 for Joomla! allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the filter_org_ind_type or campaign_countries parameters. This can lead to data theft, modification, or deletion. All Joomla! sites using the vulnerable JGive component are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- JGive component for Joomla!
📦 What is this software?
Jgive by Techjoomla
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive data exfiltration, privilege escalation to admin, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Data extraction from the Joomla! database including user credentials, personal information, and financial data from the JGive component.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code available on Exploit-DB, simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.10 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/jgive/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update JGive component to version 2.0.10 or later through Joomla! Extension Manager. 2. Verify the update completed successfully. 3. Test JGive functionality after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to filter malicious SQL characters from filter_org_ind_type and campaign_countries parameters
Implement parameterized queries in affected PHP files
Add input sanitization using Joomla! JFilterInput class
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting JGive parameters
Configure WAF to block requests containing SQL keywords in filter_org_ind_type or campaign_countries parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the JGive component entirely if not needed
- Implement strict network segmentation and limit access to affected systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check JGive component version in Joomla! admin panel under Extensions > Manage > ManageCheck Version:
Check Joomla! admin panel or examine /administrator/components/com_jgive/jgive.xml file version tagVerify Fix Applied:
Verify JGive version is 2.0.10 or later and test parameter inputs with SQL injection payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in Joomla! logs
- Multiple requests with SQL keywords in filter_org_ind_type or campaign_countries parameters
- Unexpected database queries from web server
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads targeting JGive endpoints
- Unusual database traffic patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
web.url:*filter_org_ind_type* OR web.url:*campaign_countries* AND (web.query:SELECT OR web.query:UNION OR web.query:INSERT OR web.query:DELETE)