CVE-2008-0855 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in the Facile Forms 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-2008-0855?
CVE-2008-0855 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 Facile Forms (com_facileforms) component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0855?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Facileforms, Mambo Com Facileforms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0855 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-2008-0855 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0855 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffh9-7fmg-mg2f.