CVE-2008-0854 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the rid parameter in the com_salesrep component for Joomla! and Mambo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0854?
CVE-2008-0854 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the com_salesrep component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the rid parameter in a showrep action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0854?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Salesrep, Mambo Com Salesrep.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0854 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-2008-0854 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0854 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58jm-m2rm-9hg3.