CVE-2026-88854
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Unauthenticated SQL Injection in OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery

Publication date: 2026-09-20

Last updated on: 2026-09-20

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Joomla Extension - OrdaSoft.com - Unauthenticated SQL Injection in OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension for Joomla < 6.2.7 - The extensions showSearchResult() and showSearchResultAjax() read the textsearch/searchText request parameter with $input->getVar(), which is not a real Joomla filter method and falls through to a filter that strips HTML tags but does not touch quotes or SQL syntax. The value is concatenated directly into a LIKE clause with no escaping. The endpoint requires no login of any kind: mod_osgallery_search is a public, commonly-published search box. Any anonymous site visitor can inject a UNION SELECT and read arbitrary database content.

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Published
2026-09-20
Last Modified
2026-09-20
Generated
2026-09-21
AI Q&A
2026-09-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-88854
EUVD
EUVD-2026-83767

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ordasoft joomla_gallery_extension to 6.2.7 (exc)

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CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension for Joomla versions below 6.2.7. The issue occurs in the showSearchResult() and showSearchResultAjax() functions, which read the textsearch/searchText request parameter using $input->getVar(). This method does not properly filter input, allowing SQL syntax to pass through. The unfiltered input is then directly concatenated into a LIKE clause without escaping, enabling attackers to inject UNION SELECT statements and read arbitrary database content. The vulnerable endpoint is a public search box that requires no authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check if the OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension version is below 6.2.7 by inspecting the Joomla admin panel or server files. Look for the public search box module 'mod_osgallery_search' in your Joomla installation. Test for SQL injection by sending a request with a payload like 'test' UNION SELECT 1,2,3-- to the search endpoint and observe if database content is returned.

Impact Analysis

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive data from the database, such as user credentials, personal information, or other confidential data. Since the endpoint is public and requires no authentication, any anonymous visitor to the site can perform the attack. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to user accounts, or leakage of proprietary information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or protected health information. GDPR requires protection of personal data, and a breach could result in fines or legal consequences. HIPAA mandates safeguards for protected health information, and a data leak could violate compliance requirements, leading to penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension to version 6.2.7 or later. If an update is not available, disable the 'mod_osgallery_search' module or remove the extension entirely. Implement a web application firewall to block SQL injection attempts targeting the search endpoint.

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