Open Source Matters · Joomla! · CVE-2008-6841
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Joomla! com dbquery component versions 1.4.1.1 and earlier
Description:
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the `mosConfig absolute path` parameter to classes/DBQ/admin/common.class.php. This is a PHP remote file inclusion issue in the Green Mountain Information Technology and Consulting Database Query component for Joomla!.
Recommendations:
For versions 1.4.1.1 and earlier, consider disabling access to the classes/DBQ/admin/common.class.php file until a patch is available. Avoid using the `mosConfig absolute path` parameter in the affected component to minimize the risk of exploitation.