CVE-2009-0726: SQL injection vulnerability in the GigCalendar (com_gigcal) component 1.0 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0726 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com gigcalendar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the GigCalendar (com_gigcal) component 1.0 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gigcal_gigs_id parameter in a details action 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gigcalendar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-24 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gigcalendar com gigcalendar 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-gigcalendar || rpm -q com-gigcalendar || com-gigcalendar --version

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

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

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

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

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 gigCalendar 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-2009-0726?

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

Is CVE-2009-0726 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0726 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-2009-0726 affect?

CVE-2009-0726 affects com gigcalendar. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the GigCalendar (com_gigcal) component 1.0 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gigcal_gigs_id parameter in a details action to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0726?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0730 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the GigCalendar (com_gigcal) component 1.0 for Mambo and Joomla!, wh

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