Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5208 is an old SQL injection flaw in the Datsogallery 1.6 Joomla component. A remote attacker could abuse data sent in the HTTP User-Agent header to run database commands. Business risk is highest for legacy Joomla sites that still expose this component. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla installations running Datsogallery com_datsogallery 1.6 with sub_votepic.php reachable from the internet. Sites that removed the component, retired the Joomla instance, or isolated the route are less likely exposed. Prioritize this if the organization still operates old Joomla sites or inherited web assets. The vulnerability is old, but legacy exposure can still matter because it targets the database and public exploit material is referenced. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for Datsogallery com_datsogallery 1.6.; Remove or disable Datsogallery if it is no longer required.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or migration advice..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 5583CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- datsogallery-subvotepic-sql-injection(42324)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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