CVE-2008-6050 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the item parameter in the Tech Articles component for 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-2008-6050?
CVE-2008-6050 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 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 Tech Articles (com_tech_article) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the item parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ircmaxell Tech Article.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6050 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-2008-6050 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6050 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p422-w9fq-8gv9.