CVE-2008-0849
CVE-2008-0849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Downloads 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% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomla Com Downloads
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0849?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0849?
- CVE-2008-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0849 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0849?
- CVE-2008-0849 primarily affects Joomla Com Downloads. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0849?
- 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-2008-0849 published?
- CVE-2008-0849 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3676
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488291/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27860
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40621
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mambo:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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