Is CVE-2009-0380 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-0380, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-0380 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-0380 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-0380?

CVE-2009-0380 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2009-0380

CWE-89Published: February 2, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Sigsiu Online Business Index 2 (SOBI2, com_sobi2) RC 2.8.2 component for Joomla! and Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the bid parameter in a showbiz action to index.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-0607. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue, since neither "showbiz" nor "bid" appears in the source code for SOBI2

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0380 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-2009-0380. 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.