CVE-2008-0849
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CVE-2008-0849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat function, a different vector than CVE-2008-0652.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat function, a different vector than CVE-2008-0652.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Com Downloads | All versions |
| Mambo | Com Downloads | All versions |
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- Status
- Modified
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