CVE-2008-0517 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the objid parameter in the EstateAgent component for Joomla and Mambo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0517?
CVE-2008-0517 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 31 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Darko Selesi EstateAgent (com_estateagent) 0.1 component for Mambo 4.5.x and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the objid parameter in a contact showObject action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0517?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Darko Selesi Estateagent, Joomla Joomla, Mambo Mambo.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2008-0517 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0517 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7p6-qc6p-grmm.