CVE-2008-5496 json
SQL injection vulnerability in showcategory.php in PozScripts Business Directory Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co…
published 2008-12-12 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5473
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in showcategory.php in PozScripts Business Directory Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7098)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7098 PozScripts Business Directory Script - 'cid' SQL Injection webapps, 2008-11-11
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32264 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- osvdb.org http://osvdb.org/49822 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
-
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7098
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/32264
vdb-entry, exploit
-
osvdb.org
/49822
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/32647
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46558
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4714
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3118
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5496
- NVD CVE-2008-5496
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