CVE-2008-0853 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the com_detail component for Joomla and 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-2008-0853?
CVE-2008-0853 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 the com_detail component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to index.php. NOTE: this issue might be site-specific. If so, it should not be included in CVE.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0853?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Detail, Mambo Com Detail.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0853 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-2008-0853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0853 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8c7-29jj-pgxx.