CVE-2008-4617: SQL Injection

Published Oct 20, 2008
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the actualite module 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Pyxicom Actualite=1.0
Joomla joomla
Mambo-foundation Mambo

Event History

Oct 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4617?

The severity of CVE-2008-4617 is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation via SQL injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4617?

To fix CVE-2008-4617, update the actualite module to a version that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability.

3

What is the attack vector for CVE-2008-4617?

The attack vector for CVE-2008-4617 involves sending specially crafted SQL commands through the 'id' parameter in the actualite module.

4

Is my Joomla! installation affected by CVE-2008-4617?

Yes, if you are using the actualite module version 1.0 in Joomla!, your installation is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4617.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4617?

The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4617 include unauthorized access to the database, data manipulation, and exposure of sensitive information.

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