CVE-2008-4082: SQL injection vulnerability in the Tasks plugin in Brim 2.0.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remot

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4082 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting brim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the Tasks plugin in Brim 2.0.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an arbitrary field in a search action to index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brim-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-15 17:12 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brim-project brim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brim sudo apt install brim=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold brim

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

dnf --showduplicates list brim sudo dnf downgrade brim-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add brim

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: Brim 2.0.0 - SQL Injection / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2008-4082?

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

Is CVE-2008-4082 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4082 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-2008-4082 affect?

CVE-2008-4082 affects brim. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). SQL injection vulnerability in the Tasks plugin in Brim 2.0.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an arbitrary field in a search action to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4082?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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