CVE-2015-7857 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Joomla! versions 3.2 through 3.4.5. This flaw, located in the getListQuery function of the com_contenthistory component, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the list[select] parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has known public exploits, including a Metasploit module demonstrating remote code execution, and was reportedly exploited in the wild shortly after disclosure, garnering significant community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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