CVE-2008-5494 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in the Joomla Contact Information Module, 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-2008-5494?
CVE-2008-5494 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 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 Contact Information Module (com_contactinfo) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5494?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digitalgreys Com Contactinfo.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5494?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5494 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-2008-5494 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5494 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chpq-5f87-w7f7.