CVE-2008-2990 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the FacileForms component for Mambo and 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-2008-2990?
CVE-2008-2990 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 2 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in facileforms.frame.php in the FacileForms (com_facileforms) component 1.4.4 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ff_compath parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2990?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Joomla Com Facileforms, Joomla Joomla, Mambo Com Facileforms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2990?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-2990 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2990 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9mq-62hj-475x.