CVE-2009-0494: SQL Injection

Published Feb 10, 2009
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the Portfol (comportfol) 1.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vcatid parameter in a viewcategory action to index.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mivaco Com Portfol=1.2
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Mivaco Com Portfol=1.2
Joomla joomla

Event History

Feb 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
01:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0494?

CVE-2009-0494 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and arbitrary SQL command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0494?

To fix CVE-2009-0494, upgrade the Portfol component to its latest version, ensuring all SQL queries are properly sanitized.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-0494?

CVE-2009-0494 specifically affects the com_portfol version 1.2 component for Joomla!.

4

Can CVE-2009-0494 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0494 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the vcatid parameter in a viewcategory action to index.php.

5

What impact does CVE-2009-0494 have on a vulnerable system?

CVE-2009-0494 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data exfiltration, modification, or system compromise.

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