CVE-2008-2096 json
SQL injection vulnerability in BackLinkSpider allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter to a site-…
published 2008-05-07 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2093
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in BackLinkSpider allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter to a site-specific component name such as link.php or backlinkspider.php.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5546)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5546 BackLinkSpider 1.1 - 'cat_id' SQL Injection webapps, 2008-05-05
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29054 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/5546
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29054
vdb-entry, exploit
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/491612/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42189
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3857
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2096
- NVD CVE-2008-2096
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