CVE-2010-4166
CVE-2010-4166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the filter_order parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, (2) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, or (3) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_messages action to administrator/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4166?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the filter_order parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, (2) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_weblinks category action to index.php, or (3) the filter_order_Dir parameter in a com_messages action to administrator/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4166?
- CVE-2010-4166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4166 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4166?
- CVE-2010-4166 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-4166?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-4166 published?
- CVE-2010-4166 was published on 2011-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-10/0514.html
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/9-security/10-core-security/323-20101101-core-sqli-info-disclosurevulnerabilities.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42133
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order%29_front.jpg
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_back.jpg
- http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/joomla/core/1.5.21/sql_injection/sqli_%28filter_order_Dir%29_front.jpg
Affected products (23)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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