HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-1540
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CVE-2008-1540

CWE-89Published: March 28, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Datsogallery (com_datsogallery) 1.3.1 module for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a detail action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1540 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1540. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Joomla1 product(s)
datsogallery
mambo1 product(s)
datsogallery
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-1540
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 28, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-1540 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.