CVE-2008-4777 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in the Showroom Joomlearn LMS component for Joomla and Mambo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4777?
CVE-2008-4777 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Showroom Joomlearn LMS (com_lms) component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a showTests task.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4777?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Lms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4777?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4777 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-2008-4777 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4777 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7c62-hjf7-xjjr.