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CVE-2015-7297 is an SQL injection vulnerability affecting Joomla! 3.2 before 3.4.4. The flaw is present in the com_contenthistory component, specifically in the administrator-side history model implemented in history.php. Improper neutralization of attacker-controlled input in SQL queries allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the Joomla backend database. Reported exploitation includes extracting an active administrative session identifier from the database, which can then be reused to compromise the administrative interface.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit auxiliary module targeting a SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2015-7297) in Joomla versions 3.2 through 3.4.4, specifically in the com_contenthistory component. The module exploits an error-based SQL injection via the 'list[select]' GET parameter in HTTP requests to /index.php, allowing enumeration of database names, tables, and extraction of user records (including usernames and password hashes). The extracted data is saved as loot within Metasploit. The code is written in Ruby and leverages Metasploit's HTTP client and reporting features. The exploit is operational and can be used to gather sensitive information from vulnerable Joomla installations.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module (Ruby file) that exploits a SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla (CVE-2015-7857, CVE-2015-7297, CVE-2015-7858) affecting versions 3.2 through 3.4.4. The exploit works by performing a SQL injection via the Content History component to extract a valid Super User session cookie. It then uses this session to authenticate to the Joomla administrator backend, uploads a PHP payload as a new template file, and executes it to achieve remote code execution. The module is fully weaponized, allowing the attacker to supply arbitrary PHP payloads (such as reverse shells or Meterpreter stagers) via the Metasploit framework. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting the Joomla web application over HTTP(S). The module interacts with several HTTP endpoints, including the main Joomla index and administrator pages, and leverages the template management functionality for code execution. The structure is typical for a Metasploit exploit, with clear separation of vulnerability check, exploitation, and payload delivery stages.
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