CVE-2008-0799 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Quiz (com_quiz) component, versions 0.81 and earlier, for both Mambo and Joomla! content management systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'tid' parameter within a 'user_tst_shw' action in index.php. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.81CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_quiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 0.81CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mambo:com_quiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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