7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0519: SQL Injection

First published: Thu Jan 31 2008(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Atapin Jokes (com_jokes) 1.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a CatView action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla Com Jokes=1.0
Mambo=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0519?

    CVE-2008-0519 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0519?

    To fix CVE-2008-0519, users should update to the latest version of the com_jokes component that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.

  • What applications are affected by CVE-2008-0519?

    CVE-2008-0519 affects version 1.0 of the com_jokes component for both Joomla! and Mambo.

  • How does CVE-2008-0519 exploit SQL injection?

    CVE-2008-0519 exploits SQL injection through the cat parameter in a CatView action within the index.php file.

  • Can CVE-2008-0519 impact my website's security?

    Yes, CVE-2008-0519 can significantly compromise your website's security by allowing unauthorized SQL command execution.

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