CVE-2008-1535 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the op_id parameter in the Joomla! rekry component, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2008-1535?

CVE-2008-1535 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 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 Matti Kiviharju rekry (aka com_rekry or rekry!Joom) 1.0.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the op_id parameter in a view action to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1535?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Matti Kiviharju Rekry Component.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1535?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1535 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-2008-1535 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1535 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j4p-vmh5-g8wq.

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