CVE-2008-2701 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category_id parameter in the GameQ 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-2008-2701?
CVE-2008-2701 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 GameQ (com_gameq) component 4.0 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category_id parameter in a page action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2701?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Gameq.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2701 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-2008-2701 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2701 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xp6f-58mg-33c6.