CVE-2008-0514 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Glossary (com_glossary) 2.0 component for Mambo and Joomla!, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Specifically, the flaw exists in the index.php file and can be exploited via the catid parameter during a display action. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating 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 on CISA's KEV catalog or the Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB (EDB-5010), though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:glossary:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mambo:glossary:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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