CVE-2008-6653

Name: CVE-2008-6653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-07T14:17:18.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in webhosting.php in the Webhosting Component (com_webhosting) module before 1.1 RC7 for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in webhosting.php in the Webhosting Component (com_webhosting) module before 1.1 RC7 for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter to index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	<= 1.1	Rc6
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	0.5	Beta
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	0.5.3	Beta
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	0.5.4	Beta
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	0.5.5	Beta
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	0.5.6	Beta
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	1.0	Stable
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	1.0.1	Stable
Wh-Com	Com Webhosting	1.1	Alpha

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6653?

How severe is CVE-2008-6653?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6653?

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