CVE-2008-0754 in Rapid Recipe
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in the Rapid Recipe (com_rapidrecipe) 1.6.5 component for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the user_id parameter in a showuser action or (2) the category_id parameter in a viewcategorysrecipes action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2008-0754 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the Rapid Recipe component version 1.6.5 for Joomla installation and underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Joomla! component's processing logic. When user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query constructions without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can manipulate the intended query execution flow. This flaw falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is embedded into SQL commands without proper filtering mechanisms. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input sanitization that enables attackers to construct malicious SQL statements that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to database resources.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to Joomla was widely adopted for content management systems, this vulnerability could affect numerous websites simultaneously, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns. The remote nature of the attack means that no local system access is required, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability from anywhere on the internet.
Security mitigations for CVE-2008-0754 should focus on immediate patching of the Rapid Recipe component to version 1.6.6 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries throughout their applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect and block exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with several tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 category for exploit public-facing applications, and T1071 for application layer protocols. System administrators should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and regular security audits to identify potential exploitation attempts and maintain overall system integrity.