CVE-2008-0799: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Quiz (com_quiz) 0.81 and earlier component for Mambo and Jooml

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-0799?

com quiz: upgrade to newer than 0.81; com quiz: upgrade to newer than 0.81. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-0799 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0799 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-0799 affect?

CVE-2008-0799 affects com quiz, com quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Quiz (com_quiz) 0.81 and earlier component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tid parameter in a user_tst_shw action.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-0799?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2008-0799 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com quiz, com quiz. 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 Quiz (com_quiz) 0.81 and earlier component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tid parameter in a user_tst_shw action.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-15
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

2008-02-15 22:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com quiz UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.81

Fixed in: newer than 0.81

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.81 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade com-quiz

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade com-quiz

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

mambo com quiz UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.81

Fixed in: newer than 0.81

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.81 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade com-quiz

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade com-quiz

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 Quiz 0.81 - 'tid' SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-0799?

com quiz: upgrade to newer than 0.81; com quiz: upgrade to newer than 0.81. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0799 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0799 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-2008-0799 affect?

CVE-2008-0799 affects com quiz, com quiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Quiz (com_quiz) 0.81 and earlier component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tid parameter in a user_tst_shw action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0799?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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