CVE-2008-3673: SQL injection vulnerability in browsecats.php in PozScripts Classified Ads allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-3673 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting classified ads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in browsecats.php in PozScripts Classified Ads allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-3672.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pozscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-13 19:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pozscripts classified ads 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 classified-ads || rpm -q classified-ads || classified-ads --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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: PozScripts Classified Ads Script - 'cid' 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-2008-3673?

classified ads: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3673 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3673 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-2008-3673 affect?

CVE-2008-3673 affects classified ads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in browsecats.php in PozScripts Classified Ads allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-3672.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3673?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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