SQL Injection in Joomla Myportfolio Component

Executive Summary

The Joomla Component Myportfolio version 3.0.2 contains a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-20280. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'pid' parameter in a GET request to the index.php endpoint with task=project&view=grid. By manipulating this parameter, attackers can alter database queries executed by the application.

This vulnerability enables attackers to potentially extract sensitive information from the database by sending specially crafted requests without needing any authentication.

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Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Component Myportfolio 3.0.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information by manipulating SQL queries. This exposure of sensitive data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Specifically, the ability for attackers to extract sensitive information through this vulnerability increases the risk of data breaches, which are subject to strict reporting and remediation requirements under these standards.

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Impact Analysis

This SQL injection vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive database information. Attackers can exploit the flaw to extract confidential data, which may include user information, credentials, or other critical data stored in the database.

Because the vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, it poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of the affected Joomla website and its data.

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Detection Guidance

This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted GET requests to the vulnerable Joomla Myportfolio component endpoint and observing the responses for SQL errors or unexpected data.

A typical detection command involves using curl or similar HTTP clients to send requests with malicious payloads in the pid parameter to the URL pattern: index.php?task=project&view=grid&id=1&pid=[SQL]&format=raw&option=com_myportfolio&Itemid=125.

• Example curl command to test for SQL injection: curl "http://target.com/index.php?task=project&view=grid&id=1&pid=1' OR '1'='1&format=raw&option=com_myportfolio&Itemid=125"
• Look for SQL error messages or abnormal responses indicating database query manipulation.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Joomla Myportfolio component to a version that patches this SQL injection vulnerability.

If an update is not immediately available, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint by implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious payloads targeting the pid parameter.

Additionally, monitor web server logs for suspicious requests containing SQL injection patterns and consider disabling or restricting the affected component until a fix is applied.

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