How severe is CVE-2008-3227?

CVE-2008-3227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3227 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-2008-3227?

CVE-2008-3227 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3227?

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-2008-3227 published?

CVE-2008-3227 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3227

CVE-2008-3227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla 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-59.

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-59
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2008-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.5.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "User Redirect Spam fix," possibly an open redirect vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3227?: Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.5.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "User Redirect Spam fix," possibly an open redirect vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-3227?: CVE-2008-3227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3227 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-2008-3227?: CVE-2008-3227 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3227?: 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-2008-3227 published?: CVE-2008-3227 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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