CVE-2018-17397

Name: CVE-2018-17397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T00:29:04.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL Injection exists in the AlphaIndex Dictionaries 1.0 component for Joomla! via the letter parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection exists in the AlphaIndex Dictionaries 1.0 component for Joomla! via the letter parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Multiplanet	Alphaindex Dictionaries	1.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149532/Joomla-AlphaIndex-Dictionaries-1.0-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45476/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149532/Joomla-AlphaIndex-Dictionaries-1.0-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45476/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17397?

SQL Injection exists in the AlphaIndex Dictionaries 1.0 component for Joomla! via the letter parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-17397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17397?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST