CVE-2017-15966 describes a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in version 6.1.1.0 of the Zh YandexMap component for Joomla!. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'placemarklistid' parameter, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100, this vulnerability poses a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-43093) confirms the existence of public exploit code, and community discussion indicates awareness, though active exploitation is not explicitly confirmed.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zh_yandexmap_project:zh_yandexmap:6.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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