How severe is CVE-2008-0773?

CVE-2008-0773 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0773?

CVE-2008-0773 primarily affects Joomla Com Comments. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0773?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0773 published?

CVE-2008-0773 was published on 2008-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0773

CVE-2008-0773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Comments with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Joomla Com Comments
Published: 2008-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Phil Taylor Comments (com_comments, aka Review Script) 0.5.8.5g and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0773?: SQL injection vulnerability in Phil Taylor Comments (com_comments, aka Review Script) 0.5.8.5g and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-0773?: CVE-2008-0773 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0773?: CVE-2008-0773 primarily affects Joomla Com Comments. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0773 published?: CVE-2008-0773 was published on 2008-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_comments:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:com_comments:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phil_taylor:comments:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phil_taylor:review_script:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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