CVE-2009-0706: SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Review (com_simple_review) component 1.3.5 for Joomla! and Mambo all

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0706 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com simple review. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Review (com_simple_review) component 1.3.5 for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter to index.php.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simple-review

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-23 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple-review com simple review DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-simple-review || rpm -q com-simple-review || com-simple-review --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-simple-review sudo apt install com-simple-review=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.5> sudo apt-mark hold com-simple-review

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-simple-review sudo dnf downgrade com-simple-review-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add com-simple-review

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.

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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-2009-0706?

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

Is CVE-2009-0706 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0706 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-2009-0706 affect?

CVE-2009-0706 affects com simple review. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Review (com_simple_review) component 1.3.5 for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0706?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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