CVE-2008-0849

Name: CVE-2008-0849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-21T00:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Com Downloads	All versions
Mambo	Com Downloads	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0849?

How severe is CVE-2008-0849?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0849?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST