CVE-2008-2568 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in the Simple Shop Galore Joomla component.
- 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-2008-2568?
CVE-2008-2568 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 6 Jun 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 Simple Shop Galore (com_simpleshop) component 3.4 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in a browse action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2568?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com Simpleshop, Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2568 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-2008-2568 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2568 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8883-6grw-qmw4.