CVE-2010-4938
CVE-2010-4938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Weblinks 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% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomla Com Weblinks
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks (com_weblinks) component in Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter in a categories action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4938?
- SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks (com_weblinks) component in Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter in a categories action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4938?
- CVE-2010-4938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4938?
- CVE-2010-4938 affects Joomla Com Weblinks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-4938?
- 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-2010-4938 published?
- CVE-2010-4938 was published on 2011-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_weblinks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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