CVE-2008-2865: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Kalptaru Infotech PHP Site Lock 2.0 allows remote attackers to exe

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php site lock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Kalptaru Infotech PHP Site Lock 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleid parameter in a show_article action.

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kalptaru infotech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-06-25 12:36 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kalptaru infotech php site lock DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-site-lock || rpm -q php-site-lock || php-site-lock --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-site-lock sudo apt install php-site-lock=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-site-lock

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-site-lock sudo dnf downgrade php-site-lock-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-site-lock

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.

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: PHP Site Lock 2.0 - 'index.php' 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-2008-2865?

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

Is CVE-2008-2865 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2865 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-2008-2865 affect?

CVE-2008-2865 affects php site lock. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Kalptaru Infotech PHP Site Lock 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleid parameter in a show_article action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2865?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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