CVE-2008-3748: SQL injection vulnerability in view_group.php in Active PHP Bookmarks (APB) 1.1.02 and 1.2.06 allows remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3748 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting active php bookmarks, apb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in view_group.php in Active PHP Bookmarks (APB) 1.1.02 and 1.2.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

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	2008-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lbstone

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-21 17:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lbstone active php bookmarks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.02 · 1.2.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-php-bookmarks || rpm -q active-php-bookmarks || active-php-bookmarks --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-php-bookmarks sudo apt install active-php-bookmarks=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo apt-mark hold active-php-bookmarks

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-php-bookmarks sudo dnf downgrade active-php-bookmarks-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add active-php-bookmarks

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.

lbstone apb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.02 · 1.2.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apb sudo apt install apb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo apt-mark hold apb

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

dnf --showduplicates list apb sudo dnf downgrade apb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add apb

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: Active PHP BookMarks 1.1.02 - SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: Active PHP BookMarks 1.3 - 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-2008-3748?

active php bookmarks: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; apb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3748 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3748 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-2008-3748 affect?

CVE-2008-3748 affects active php bookmarks, apb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in view_group.php in Active PHP Bookmarks (APB) 1.1.02 and 1.2.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3748?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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