CVE-2008-6841

gmitc com_dbquery < 1.4.1.1 - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6841. PoCs published by SsEs.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a writeup describing a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Joomla's DBQuery component (CVE-2008-6841). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter in `common.class.php`.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Green Mountain Information Technology and Consulting Database Query (com_dbquery) component 1.4.1.1 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to classes/DBQ/admin/common.class.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by SsEs · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6003

This is a writeup describing a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Joomla's DBQuery component (CVE-2008-6841). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter in `common.class.php`.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla DBQuery component 1.4.1 Final
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Joomla installation with vulnerable DBQuery component · Access to the vulnerable endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6003
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30093
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43615

Scores

EPSS 0.0126
EPSS Percentile 79.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
gmitc/com_dbquery 1.0
gmitc/com_dbquery < 1.4.1.1
Published Jul 01, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026