How severe is CVE-2008-3228?

CVE-2008-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3228 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-2008-3228?

CVE-2008-3228 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-2008-3228?

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-2008-3228 published?

CVE-2008-3228 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3228

CVE-2008-3228 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-16.

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

Description

Joomla! before 1.5.4 does not configure .htaccess to apply certain security checks that "block common exploits" to SEF URLs, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3228?: Joomla! before 1.5.4 does not configure .htaccess to apply certain security checks that "block common exploits" to SEF URLs, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3228?: CVE-2008-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3228 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-2008-3228?: CVE-2008-3228 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-2008-3228?: 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-2008-3228 published?: CVE-2008-3228 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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