CVE-2008-1608: SQL injection vulnerability in postview.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1608 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting clever copy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in postview.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0363 and CVE-2006-0583.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clever copy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-04-01 16:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clever copy clever copy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clever-copy || rpm -q clever-copy || clever-copy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clever-copy sudo apt install clever-copy=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold clever-copy

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

dnf --showduplicates list clever-copy sudo dnf downgrade clever-copy-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add clever-copy

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-2008-1608?

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

Is CVE-2008-1608 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1608 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-2008-1608 affect?

CVE-2008-1608 affects clever copy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in postview.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0363 and CVE-2006-0583.

How urgent is CVE-2008-1608?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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