CVE-2008-0750: SQL injection vulnerability in philboard_forum.asp in Husrev BlackBoard 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0750 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting blackboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in philboard_forum.asp in Husrev BlackBoard 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forumid parameter.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: husrev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-13 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

husrev blackboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blackboard sudo apt install blackboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold blackboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list blackboard sudo dnf downgrade blackboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add blackboard

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-2008-0750?

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

Is CVE-2008-0750 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0750 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-2008-0750 affect?

CVE-2008-0750 affects blackboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in philboard_forum.asp in Husrev BlackBoard 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forumid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0750?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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