CVE-2008-6149 json
SQL injection vulnerability in the mDigg (com_mdigg) component 2.2.8 for Joomla!
published 2009-02-16 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6119
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 2
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in the mDigg (com_mdigg) component 2.2.8 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cagtegory parameter in a story_lists action to index.php.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7574)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-17464 Joomla! Component mDigg 2.2.8 - SQL Injection webapps, 2011-07-01
- EDB-7574 Joomla! Component mDigg 2.2.8 - 'category' SQL Injection webapps, 2008-12-24
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33009 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- osvdb.org http://www.osvdb.org/51005 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
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
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7574
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33009
vdb-entry, exploit
-
osvdb.org
/51005
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/33306
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47612
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/499618/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6149
- NVD CVE-2008-6149
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