7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5226: SQL Injection

First published: Tue Nov 25 2008(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in the MambAds (com_mambads) component 1.0 RC1 Beta and 1.0 RC1 for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ma_cat parameter in a view action to index.php, a different vector than CVE-2007-5177.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MambAds=1.0-rc1
MambAds=1.0-rc1_beta
Joomla
Mambo

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5226?

    CVE-2008-5226 is classified as a high severity SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5226?

    To fix CVE-2008-5226, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the MambAds component or implement input validation to sanitize user input.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5226?

    CVE-2008-5226 affects MambAds component versions 1.0 RC1 Beta and 1.0 RC1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5226?

    CVE-2008-5226 is an SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited through the ma_cat parameter.

  • Can CVE-2008-5226 affect my Mambo website?

    Yes, if your Mambo website is using the vulnerable MambAds component versions, it can be affected by CVE-2008-5226.

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