CVE-2008-2095: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the FlippingBook (com_flippingbook) 1.0.4 component for Joomla! al

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2095 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com flippingbook, com flippingbook, flipping book. 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 FlippingBook (com_flippingbook) 1.0.4 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the book_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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomla · mambo · page-flip-tools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-06 16:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com flippingbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-flippingbook sudo apt install com-flippingbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold com-flippingbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-flippingbook sudo dnf downgrade com-flippingbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add com-flippingbook

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 flippingbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-flippingbook sudo apt install com-flippingbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold com-flippingbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-flippingbook sudo dnf downgrade com-flippingbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add com-flippingbook

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.

page-flip-tools flipping book DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flipping-book || rpm -q flipping-book || flipping-book --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flipping-book sudo apt install flipping-book=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold flipping-book

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

dnf --showduplicates list flipping-book sudo dnf downgrade flipping-book-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add flipping-book

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 FlippingBook 1.0.4 - 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-2008-2095?

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

Is CVE-2008-2095 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2095 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-2008-2095 affect?

CVE-2008-2095 affects com flippingbook, com flippingbook, flipping book. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the FlippingBook (com_flippingbook) 1.0.4 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the book_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2095?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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