CVE-2010-1493 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the AWDwall (com_awdwall) component for Joomla!, specifically affecting versions prior to 1.5.5. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'cbuser' parameter in an 'awdwall' action via index.php. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of database content, or even full system compromise, given its low attack complexity. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:awdsolution:com_awdwall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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