CVE-2008-2676 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter in the iJoomla News Portal component for Joomla.
- 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-2008-2676?
CVE-2008-2676 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 12 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 iJoomla News Portal (com_news_portal) component 1.0 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2676?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla Com News Portal, Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2676?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2676 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-2008-2676 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2676 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjj7-pr69-8w54.