7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6923: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Aug 10 2009(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in the content component (com_content) 1.0.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter in a blogcategory action to index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla
Joomla!=1.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6923?

    CVE-2008-6923 has a high severity rating due to its SQL injection vulnerability, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6923?

    To fix CVE-2008-6923, upgrade the Joomla! component com_content to a version later than 1.0.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-6923?

    CVE-2008-6923 affects users of Joomla! with the com_content component version 1.0.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-6923?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2008-6923 include unauthorized database access and manipulation, data theft, and disruption of service.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2008-6923?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-6923 by injecting malicious SQL commands through the Itemid parameter in a blogcategory action to index.php.

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