Joomla! 3.2.1 SQLI

Description

SQL injection is a type of attack where malicious SQL queries are inserted into input data, allowing attackers to manipulate the database. Successful exploitation can lead to data theft, modification of database records, unauthorized access, and even control over the entire database management system (DBMS).

Recommendation

Upgrade Joomla! to the latest stable version.

References

Joomla!
OWASP: SQL Injection
OWASP: ESAPI project
Wikipedia: Prepared statement
CWE-20
CWE-89
CAPEC-66
CAPEC-310
OWASP 2021-A3
OWASP 2021-A6

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