CVE-2008-0603: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the amazOOP Awesom! (com_awesom) 0.3.2component for Mambo and Joom

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0603 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting awesom, com awesom, com awesom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the amazOOP Awesom! (com_awesom) 0.3.2component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the listid parameter in a viewlist task.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amazoop · joomla · mambo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-06 12:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amazoop awesom DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy awesom || rpm -q awesom || awesom --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison awesom sudo apt install awesom=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold awesom

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list awesom sudo dnf downgrade awesom-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add awesom

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

joomla com awesom DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-awesom || rpm -q com-awesom || com-awesom --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-awesom sudo apt install com-awesom=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold com-awesom

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list com-awesom sudo dnf downgrade com-awesom-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add com-awesom

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mambo com awesom DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-awesom || rpm -q com-awesom || com-awesom --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-awesom sudo apt install com-awesom=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold com-awesom

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list com-awesom sudo dnf downgrade com-awesom-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add com-awesom

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mambo Component 'com_awesom' 0.3.2 - 'listid' SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0603?

awesom: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; com awesom: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; com awesom: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0603 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0603 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0603 affect?

CVE-2008-0603 affects awesom, com awesom, com awesom. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the amazOOP Awesom! (com_awesom) 0.3.2component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the listid parameter in a viewlist task.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0603?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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