CVE-2008-4105 json
JRequest in Joomla! 1.5 before 1.5.7 does not sanitize variables that were set with JRequest::setVar, which allows remote attackers to cond…
published 2008-09-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4088
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
JRequest in Joomla! 1.5 before 1.5.7 does not sanitize variables that were set with JRequest::setVar, which allows remote attackers to conduct "variable injection" attacks and have unspecified other impact.
Exploit prediction
1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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marc.info
/?l=oss-security&m=122152798516853&w=2
mailing-list
- developer.joomla.org /security/news/271-20080901-core-jrequest-variable-injection.html
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secunia.com
/advisories/31789
third-party-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=oss-security&m=122115344915232&w=2
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4275
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45069
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=oss-security&m=122118210029084&w=2
mailing-list
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020843
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4105
- NVD CVE-2008-4105
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