CVE-2008-3554: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Discuz! 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL com

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3554 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting discuz. 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 Discuz! 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter in a search 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 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: comsenz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-08 19:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comsenz discuz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison discuz sudo apt install discuz=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold discuz

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

dnf --showduplicates list discuz sudo dnf downgrade discuz-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add discuz

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: Discuz! 6.0.1 - 'searchid' 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-2008-3554?

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

Is CVE-2008-3554 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3554 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-2008-3554 affect?

CVE-2008-3554 affects discuz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Discuz! 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter in a search action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3554?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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