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CVE-2010-4272: Pulse Infotech Sponsor Wall lets attackers run database commands
CVE-2010-4272 · published 15 years ago
Summary
The Sponsor Wall extension version 1.1 for Joomla can be tricked into running unwanted database instructions when a specially crafted request is sent to the catid field. This could let an attacker view, change, or delete data stored by your site. Apply the vendor's update or remove the extension until it is patched.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| pulseinfotech | com_sponsorwall |
1.1 cpe:2.3:a:pulseinfotech:com_sponsorwall:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in the Pulse Infotech Sponsor Wall (com_sponsorwall) component 1.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index...
SQL injection vulnerability in the Pulse Infotech Sponsor Wall (com_sponsorwall) component 1.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.
References
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published17 Nov 2010
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-4272 · NVD
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