CVE-2008-5865: SQL Injection

Published Jan 6, 2009
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the comhbssearch component 1.0 in the Hotel Booking Reservation System (aka HBS) 1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the rtype parameter in a showhoteldetails action to index.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Joomlahbs Hotel Booking Reservation System=1.0.0
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Joomlahbs Hotel Booking Reservation System=1.0.0
Joomla joomla

Event History

Jan 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5865?

CVE-2008-5865 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5865?

To fix CVE-2008-5865, update the com_hbssearch component for Hotel Booking Reservation System to the latest version or remove the affected component.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5865?

CVE-2008-5865 affects version 1.0.0 of the Hotel Booking Reservation System component for Joomla.

4

Can CVE-2008-5865 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5865 can be exploited remotely by attackers via the r_type parameter in a specific action.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-5865?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-5865 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulation of the backend database.

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