Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2008-2628 is a SQL injection issue in the eQuotes com_equotes 0.9.4 component for Joomla. A remote attacker could manipulate the id parameter to run SQL against the site database. Business risk depends on whether this old Joomla component is still deployed.
Executive priority
Prioritize verification on any public Joomla estate. The vulnerability is old, but legacy CMS components often persist unnoticed, and SQL injection can expose or alter sensitive database content.
Technical view
The CVE describes SQL injection in index.php for Joomla eQuotes component com_equotes 0.9.4 through the id parameter. Sources do not provide CVSS, CPEs, vendor remediation, or patch status. Exploit-DB is cited as a public exploit reference.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to Joomla sites running the eQuotes com_equotes component version 0.9.4, especially if publicly reachable. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites an Exploit-DB entry, indicating public exploit information exists. It does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Treat internet-facing legacy Joomla deployments as higher concern.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch note, or vendor advisory is included. Analysis should stay scoped to eQuotes com_equotes 0.9.4 for Joomla and avoid assuming related versions are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Joomla sites for com_equotes or eQuotes 0.9.4.
- Remove or disable the component if it is not required.
- Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or replacement options.
- Restrict public access until remediation is confirmed.
- Review web and database logs for suspicious id parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether index.php routes load the eQuotes component.
- Verify installed component name and version from Joomla administration or filesystem records.
- Test only with approved, non-destructive validation methods.
- Check access logs for unusual requests targeting com_equotes id values.
- Document whether the component is removed, updated, or still exposed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- equotes-index-sql-injection(42805)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 5723CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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