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Plain-English summary
This CVE is a remote SQL injection in the JQuarks4s Joomla component 1.0.0. A vulnerable public survey endpoint could let an attacker run database queries if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. The sources do not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing Joomla site using this old component. The business risk is database compromise, but the known exposure window is narrow and evidence of active exploitation is not provided.
Technical view
The issue is in submitSurvey in controller.php for com_jquarks4s. The q parameter in a submitSurvey action to index.php is not safely handled, allowing arbitrary SQL execution under the stated configuration condition. Public exploit material is referenced, but KEV status is false.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla sites that installed JQuarks4s component 1.0.0 and still expose the submitSurvey action. Risk depends on whether the component remains reachable and whether the affected PHP configuration condition applies.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, so defenders should assume practical exploitation knowledge is available. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing, confirmed active exploitation, CVSS scoring, or complete remediation details.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, clear vendor naming, and patch status. Analysis should stay scoped to JQuarks4s com_jquarks4s 1.0.0 and the q parameter condition described in the CVE and advisory references.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Joomla sites for com_jquarks4s version 1.0.0.
- Disable or remove the component if it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for a fixed replacement.
- Restrict public access to affected survey routes where feasible.
- Review database and Joomla logs for suspicious survey requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether com_jquarks4s is installed on any Joomla instance.
- Verify the installed component version is not 1.0.0.
- Check whether submitSurvey actions are externally reachable.
- Review PHP configuration relevance for magic_quotes_gpc condition.
- Search logs for unexpected q parameter patterns.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 42164CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- 15466CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- http://adv.salvatorefresta.net/JQuarks4s_Joomla_Component_1.0.0_Blind_SQL_Injection_Vulnerability-08112010.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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