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CVE-2008-0652: Mambo and Joomla Downloads component lets attackers run database commands
CVE-2008-0652 · published 18 years ago
Summary
The download manager feature in Mambo and Joomla websites can be tricked into executing harmful database instructions when a specially crafted request is sent. This could let an attacker view, change, or delete information stored by the site. Install the latest updates for the download manager or disable the component until it is patched.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| joomla | com_downloads |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| mambo | com_downloads |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:com_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 filecatid parameter in a ...
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 filecatid parameter in a selectfolder action.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published7 Feb 2008
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0652 · NVD
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