CVE-2008-5727 json
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/auth/password_recovery.php in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow…
published 2008-12-26 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5697
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/auth/password_recovery.php in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query string.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7559)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7559 CMS NetCat 3.12 - 'password_recovery.php' Blind SQL Injection webapps, 2008-12-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32990 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
-
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7559
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32990
vdb-entry, exploit
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osvdb.org
/50965
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47575
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4818
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5727
- NVD CVE-2008-5727
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