CVE-2008-0686: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the NeoReferences (com_neoreferences) 1.3.1 and 1.3.3 component fo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0686 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com neoreferences, com neoreferences. 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 NeoReferences (com_neoreferences) 1.3.1 and 1.3.3 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid 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 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-12
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

2008-02-12 01:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com neoreferences DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1 · 1.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-neoreferences sudo apt install com-neoreferences=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold com-neoreferences

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-neoreferences sudo dnf downgrade com-neoreferences-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add com-neoreferences

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 neoreferences DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1 · 1.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-neoreferences sudo apt install com-neoreferences=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold com-neoreferences

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-neoreferences sudo dnf downgrade com-neoreferences-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add com-neoreferences

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: Joomla! Component NeoReferences 1.3.1 - 'catid' 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-2008-0686?

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

Is CVE-2008-0686 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0686 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-2008-0686 affect?

CVE-2008-0686 affects com neoreferences, com neoreferences. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the NeoReferences (com_neoreferences) 1.3.1 and 1.3.3 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0686?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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