CVE-2008-0652 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for both Mambo and Joomla! content management systems. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'filecatid' parameter during a 'selectfolder' action. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete 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 older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mambo:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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