CVE-2008-0499: SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo LaiThai 4.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands v

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0499 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting laithai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo LaiThai 4.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mamboxchange

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-30 22:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mamboxchange laithai DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison laithai sudo apt install laithai=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.5> sudo apt-mark hold laithai

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

dnf --showduplicates list laithai sudo dnf downgrade laithai-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.5> sudo dnf versionlock add laithai

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.

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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-2008-0499?

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

Is CVE-2008-0499 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0499 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-2008-0499 affect?

CVE-2008-0499 affects laithai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo LaiThai 4.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0499?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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