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
Update or remove the affected component.
References
- CVE-2018-5983
- CWE-20
- CWE-89
- Joomla!
- JQuickContact
- OWASP 2021-A3
- OWASP 2021-A6
- OWASP: ESAPI project
- OWASP: SQL Injection
- Wikipedia: Prepared statement