CVE-2008-0832 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the surano parameter in the com_quran 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-2008-0832?

CVE-2008-0832 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 Kemas Antonius com_quran 1.1 and earlier component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the surano parameter in a viewayat action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0832?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Joomla Kemas Antonius Com Quran, Mambo Kemas Antonius Com Quran.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0832?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0832 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-2008-0832 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0832 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3hc-jp3w-gfqv.

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