CVE-2008-0841: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Giorgio Nordo Ricette (com_ricette) 1.0 component for Joomla!

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0841 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com ricette component, com ricette component. 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 Giorgio Nordo Ricette (com_ricette) 1.0 component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-20
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

2008-02-20 21:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com ricette component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-ricette-component || rpm -q com-ricette-component || com-ricette-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-ricette-component sudo apt install com-ricette-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold com-ricette-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-ricette-component sudo dnf downgrade com-ricette-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add com-ricette-component

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 ricette component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-ricette-component || rpm -q com-ricette-component || com-ricette-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-ricette-component sudo apt install com-ricette-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold com-ricette-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-ricette-component sudo dnf downgrade com-ricette-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add com-ricette-component

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 Ricette 1.0 - 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-2008-0841?

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

Is CVE-2008-0841 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0841 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-2008-0841 affect?

CVE-2008-0841 affects com ricette component, com ricette component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Giorgio Nordo Ricette (com_ricette) 1.0 component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0841?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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