CVE-2008-0518 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Recipes component for Mambo and Joomla.
- 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-2008-0518?
CVE-2008-0518 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, 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 Recipes (com_recipes) 1.00 component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a detail action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0518?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Recipes, Mambo Com Recipes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0518?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0518 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-2008-0518 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0518 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4c2-qx4v-cx5j.