Joomla Component 'com_maplocator' SQL Injection Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running Joomla with com_maplocator component and is prone to SQL injection vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will let attackers to conduct SQL Injection attacks and gain sensitive information. Impact Level: Application.
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is caused by improper validation of user-supplied input via the 'cid' parameter in 'index.php', which allows attacker to manipulate SQL queries by injecting arbitrary SQL code.
Affected
Joomla com_maplocator component
References