CVE-2008-0652: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allo

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2008-0652 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com downloads, com downloads. 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 Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filecatid parameter in a selectfolder action.

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	2008-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-07 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com downloads 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-downloads || rpm -q com-downloads || com-downloads --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

mambo com downloads 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-downloads || rpm -q com-downloads || com-downloads --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 com_downloads - 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-2008-0652?

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

Is CVE-2008-0652 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0652 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-2008-0652 affect?

CVE-2008-0652 affects com downloads, com downloads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filecatid parameter in a selectfolder action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0652?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-0849 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE MITIGATE SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Downloads (com_downloads) component for Mambo and Joomla! allo

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