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CVE-2008-5131

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Develop It Easy News And Article System 1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the aid parameter to article_details.php, and…

Published Nov 18, 2008develop_it_easyCWE-89EPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2008-5131 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting develop_it_easy news_and_article_system. It was published on November 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Develop It Easy News And Article System 1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the aid parameter to article_details.php, and the (2) username and (3) password to the admin panel (admin/index.php).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from develop_it_easy. Update news_and_article_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32595Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4607Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32144Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46397Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7014Refsecunia.com/advisories/32595Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4607Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32144Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46397Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7014

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5131?

CVE-2008-5131 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting develop_it_easy news_and_article_system. It was published on November 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5131?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5131?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from develop_it_easy. Update news_and_article_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5131?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5131 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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