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CVE-2018-17254 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the JCK Editor component version 6.4.4 for Joomla!. The issue is exposed through the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php endpoint, where the parent parameter is insufficiently sanitized before being used in a database query. An attacker can supply crafted SQL syntax via this parameter to alter the intended query logic.
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This repository contains a PHP exploit script (JCKEditor_SQLi_Exploit.php) targeting a SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2018-17254) in the JCK Editor plugin (version 6.4.4) for Joomla. The exploit works by injecting SQL code into the 'parent' parameter of the links.php file within the Jtreelink plugin, allowing an attacker to enumerate database names, tables, columns, and dump user credentials, including administrator accounts. The script also attempts to upload a PHP web shell via MySQL's INTO OUTFILE command for remote command execution, though this requires the database to allow stacked queries and the web server to permit file writes. The README.md provides usage instructions, requirements, and context for the exploit. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting a specific HTTP endpoint. The repository is structured with a single exploit script and a README, and is operational in maturity, providing both data extraction and potential RCE capabilities.
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