CVE-2008-0185: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attacker

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0185 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netrisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter in a profile page (possibly profile.php).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netrisk

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-09 22:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netrisk || rpm -q netrisk || netrisk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netrisk sudo apt install netrisk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo apt-mark hold netrisk

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netrisk sudo dnf downgrade netrisk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add netrisk

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: NetRisk 1.9.7 - Cross-Site Scripting / SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0185?

netrisk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0185 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0185 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0185 affect?

CVE-2008-0185 affects netrisk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter in a profile page (possibly profile.php).

How urgent is CVE-2008-0185?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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