CVE-2008-2651 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum parameter in the Joomla! Bulletin Board component, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-2651?
CVE-2008-2651 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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 Joomla! Bulletin Board (aka Joo!BB or com_joobb) component 0.5.9 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum parameter in a forum action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Joobb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2651 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-2008-2651 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2651 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96w6-j24f-q2rg.