7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5739: SQL Injection

First published: Fri Dec 26 2008(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in evb/check_url.php in Pligg CMS 9.9.5 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pligg CMS=9.9.5-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5739?

    CVE-2008-5739 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through SQL injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5739?

    To fix CVE-2008-5739, update Pligg CMS to a later version where this vulnerability is patched.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-5739?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-5739 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

  • Which versions of Pligg CMS are affected by CVE-2008-5739?

    CVE-2008-5739 affects Pligg CMS version 9.9.5 Beta specifically.

  • How can I detect if my Pligg CMS is vulnerable to CVE-2008-5739?

    You can detect vulnerability to CVE-2008-5739 by checking for SQL injection possibilities in the url parameter of evb/check_url.php.

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