CVE-2008-0842 json
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Classifier (com_clasifier) component for Joomla!
published 2008-02-20 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0849
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Classifier (com_clasifier) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5146)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5146 Joomla! Component com_clasifier - 'cat_id' SQL Injection webapps, 2008-02-18
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/5146
exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/40629
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0620
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27917
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0842
- NVD CVE-2008-0842
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