CVE-2008-5088 json
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHPKB Knowledge Base Software 1.5 Professional allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co…
published 2008-11-14 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5067
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 62%
- public exploits
- 2
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHPKB Knowledge Base Software 1.5 Professional allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter to (1) email.php and (2) question.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-1909.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6510)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-12561 PHPKB Knowledge Base Software 2.0 - Multilanguage Support Multiple SQL Injections webapps, 2010-05-10
- EDB-6510 PHPKB 1.5 Professional - Multiple SQL Injections webapps, 2008-09-21
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31279 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/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/6510
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31279
vdb-entry, exploit
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4599
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5088
- NVD CVE-2008-5088
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