CVE-2008-0849: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Feb 21 2008(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat function, a different vector than CVE-2008-0652.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla! Com Downloads | ||
| Mambo Com Downloads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0849?
CVE-2008-0849 is categorized as a high severity SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0849?
To fix CVE-2008-0849, update the Mambo or Joomla! com_downloads component to a patched version provided by the vendor.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-0849?
CVE-2008-0849 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.
Which versions of Mambo and Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-0849?
CVE-2008-0849 affects all versions of Mambo and Joomla! that use the vulnerable com_downloads component.
Can CVE-2008-0849 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0849 can be exploited remotely by attackers through manipulated HTTP requests.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla! com downloads
- vendor/mambo
- canonical/mambo com downloads