CVE-2008-0561 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in AkoGallery, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-0561?
CVE-2008-0561 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 4 Feb 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 Arthur Konze AkoGallery (com_akogallery) 2.5 beta 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-2008-0561?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Arthur Konze Webdesign Akogallery, Joomla Joomla, Mambo Mambo.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0561 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-2008-0561 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0561 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mfq-9688-q734.