CVE-2008-5643: SQL Injection

Published Dec 17, 2008
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the Books (combooks) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the bookid parameter in a bookdetails action to index.php.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Joomla Com Books
Joomla joomla
Mambo Mambo
All of the following
Joomla Com Books
Any of the following
Joomla joomla
Mambo Mambo

Event History

Dec 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5643?

CVE-2008-5643 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5643?

To fix CVE-2008-5643, ensure you are using an updated version of the Joomla! com_books component that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2008-5643?

The impact of CVE-2008-5643 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches.

4

Is CVE-2008-5643 present in all Joomla! installations?

CVE-2008-5643 is specifically related to the com_books component in Joomla! and may not be present in installations that do not use this component.

5

Who reported CVE-2008-5643?

CVE-2008-5643 was reported by various security researchers and documented in multiple security bulletins.

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