CVE-2008-0773 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Phil Taylor Comments component for 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-2008-0773?
CVE-2008-0773 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 Phil Taylor Comments (com_comments, aka Review Script) 0.5.8.5g and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0773?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Joomla Com Comments, Mambo Com Comments, Phil Taylor Comments, Phil Taylor Review Script.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0773?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0773 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-2008-0773 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0773 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv5h-cqqr-6frj.