CVE-2008-1559 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Bernard Gilly AlphaContent component (com_alphacontent) version 2.5.8 for Joomla!. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'id' parameter in a 'view' action to index.php. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but allowing 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, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bernard_gilly:com_alphacontent:2.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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