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CVE-2008-5957: SQL injection vulnerability in the Mydyngallery (com_mydyngallery) component 1.4.2 for Joomla!

SQL injection vulnerability in the Mydyngallery (com_mydyngallery) component 1.4.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the directory parameter to index.php.

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This is a legacy Joomla component issue. Sites running Mydyngallery 1.4.2 may let an unauthenticated remote attacker manipulate database queries through a public request parameter. Business impact depends on whether the component is still installed and reachable. Exposure is most likely on older Joomla deployments that still have the Mydyngallery component version 1.4.2 installed and publicly reachable. Current exposure cannot be assumed from Joomla alone; the specific component and version must be verified. Prioritize any internet-facing Joomla site still running this component. The vulnerability is old, publicly documented, and database-impacting, but urgency depends on whether the obsolete component remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for com_mydyngallery and confirm the installed version.; Remove or disable Mydyngallery 1.4.2 if it is not required.; Check maintainer or vendor guidance for an updated or fixed component version..

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