CVE-2008-0849 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in the Downloads 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-2008-0849?
CVE-2008-0849 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat function, a different vector than CVE-2008-0652.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0849?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Downloads, Mambo Com Downloads.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0849 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-2008-0849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vh6-jvf9-f385.