CVE-2008-0606: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows r

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2008-0606 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com shambo2, com shambo2, shambo2. 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 Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomla · mambo · phil taylor

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

joomla com shambo2 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-shambo2 || rpm -q com-shambo2 || com-shambo2 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

mambo com shambo2 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-shambo2 || rpm -q com-shambo2 || com-shambo2 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

phil taylor shambo2 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shambo2 || rpm -q shambo2 || shambo2 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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 Shambo2 - 'itemID' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0606?

com shambo2: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; com shambo2: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; shambo2: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0606 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0606 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-2008-0606 affect?

CVE-2008-0606 affects com shambo2, com shambo2, shambo2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Itemid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0606?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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