CVE-2008-3720: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in DeeEmm CMS (DMCMS) 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dmcms. 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 DeeEmm CMS (DMCMS) 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter. NOTE: the id vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5679.

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	2008-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deeemm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-20 16:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deeemm dmcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dmcms sudo apt install dmcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold dmcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list dmcms sudo dnf downgrade dmcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add dmcms

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: deeemm CMS (dmcms) 0.7.4 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2008-3720?

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

Is CVE-2008-3720 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3720 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-2008-3720 affect?

CVE-2008-3720 affects dmcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in DeeEmm CMS (DMCMS) 0.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter. NOTE: the id vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5679.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3720?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2008-3721 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in user_language.php in DeeEmm CMS (DMCMS) 0.7.4 allows remote attacke
CVE-2007-5679 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in DeeEmm.com DM CMS 0.7.0.Beta allows remote attackers to execute ar
CVE-2007-2214 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/upload_file.php in DmCMS allows remote attackers to upload

References

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