CVE-2008-2191: SQL injection vulnerability in the pnEncyclopedia module 0.2.0 and earlier for PostNuke allows remote attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-2191?

pnencyclopedia: upgrade to newer than 0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-2191 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2191 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-2191 affect?

CVE-2008-2191 affects pnencyclopedia. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in the pnEncyclopedia module 0.2.0 and earlier for PostNuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a display_term action to index.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-2191?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-2191 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting pnencyclopedia. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the pnEncyclopedia module 0.2.0 and earlier for PostNuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a display_term action to index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postnuke software foundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-14 17:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postnuke software foundation pnencyclopedia UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pnencyclopedia

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pnencyclopedia

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: PostNuke Module pnEncyclopedia 0.2.0 - 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-2008-2191?

pnencyclopedia: upgrade to newer than 0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2191 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2191 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-2008-2191 affect?

CVE-2008-2191 affects pnencyclopedia. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in the pnEncyclopedia module 0.2.0 and earlier for PostNuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a display_term action to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2191?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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