CVE-2008-4715 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter in the Jpad component for Joomla, 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-2008-4715?
CVE-2008-4715 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 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 Jpad (com_jpad) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4715?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jpad Project Jpad.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4715?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4715 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-2008-4715 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4715 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvqh-cqv8-3792.