CVE-2008-5940 json
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute…
published 2009-01-22 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5910
- cvss
- 6.8
- 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 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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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securityfocus.com
/bid/33182
vdb-entry, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/33405
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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jvndb.jvn.jp
/ja/contents/2009/JVNDB-2009-000005.html
third-party-advisory
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jvn.jp
/en/jp/JVN72630020/index.html
third-party-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47840
vdb-entry
- svn.modxcms.com /svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5940
- NVD CVE-2008-5940
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