CVE-2008-2384: SQL injection vulnerability in mod_auth_mysql.c in the mod-auth-mysql (aka libapache2-mod-auth-mysql) module f

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2008-2384 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mod auth mysql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_auth_mysql.c in the mod-auth-mysql (aka libapache2-mod-auth-mysql) module for the Apache HTTP Server 2.x, when configured to use a multibyte character set that allows a \ (backslash) as part of the character encoding, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified inputs in a login request.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joey schulze

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-22 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joey schulze mod auth mysql MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-auth-mysql || rpm -q mod-auth-mysql || mod-auth-mysql --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2008-2384?

mod auth mysql: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2384 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2384 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-2008-2384 affect?

CVE-2008-2384 affects mod auth mysql. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod_auth_mysql.c in the mod-auth-mysql (aka libapache2-mod-auth-mysql) module for the Apache HTTP Server 2.x, when configured to use a multibyte character set that allows a \ (backslash) as part of the charact

How urgent is CVE-2008-2384?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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