CVE-2009-2395 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the K2 (com_k2) component, versions 1.0.1 Beta and earlier, for the Joomla! content management system. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'category' parameter during an itemlist action. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomlaworks:com_k2:*:beta:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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