CVE-2008-5864 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Top Hotel Joomla component, 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-2008-5864?
CVE-2008-5864 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Top Hotel (com_tophotelmodule) component 1.0 in the Hotel Booking Reservation System (aka HBS) 1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a showhoteldetails action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5864?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomlahbs Com Tophotelmodule, Joomlahbs Hotel Booking Reservation System.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5864?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5864 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-2008-5864 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5864 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwxp-rxpg-mg4w.