CVE-2008-5589 json
SQL injection vulnerability in processlogin.asp in Katy Whitton RankEm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1…
published 2008-12-16 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5564
- 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
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in processlogin.asp in Katy Whitton RankEm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) txtusername parameter (aka username field) or the (2) txtpassword parameter (aka password field). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7350)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7350 Rankem - Authentication Bypass webapps, 2008-12-05
- secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/33012 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/7350
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/33012
third-party-advisory, exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47114
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4746
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32686
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5589
- NVD CVE-2008-5589
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