CVE-2008-4043: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in AJ Square AJ HYIP Acme allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4043 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aj hyip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in AJ Square AJ HYIP Acme allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter to (1) acme/article/comment.php and (2) prime/article/comment.php.

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	2008-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aj square

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-11 21:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aj square aj hyip DOWNGRADE

Affected: acme

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before acme

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aj-hyip || rpm -q aj-hyip || aj-hyip --version

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

apt-cache madison aj-hyip sudo apt install aj-hyip=<VERSION_BEFORE_acme> sudo apt-mark hold aj-hyip

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

dnf --showduplicates list aj-hyip sudo dnf downgrade aj-hyip-<VERSION_BEFORE_acme> sudo dnf versionlock add aj-hyip

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: AJ HYIP ACME - 'comment.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-2008-4043?

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

Is CVE-2008-4043 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4043 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-2008-4043 affect?

CVE-2008-4043 affects aj hyip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in AJ Square AJ HYIP Acme allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter to (1) acme/article/comment.php and (2) prime/article/comment.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4043?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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