SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the eWriting (com_ewriting) 1.2.1 module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat action.
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SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the eWriting (com_ewriting) 1.2.1 module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat action.
March 12, 2008
April 23, 2026
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
Mambo Component eWriting 1.2.1 - 'cat' SQL Injection
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