CVE-2008-4377: SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4377 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting creator cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sideid 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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-10-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: creative mind

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-01 15:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creative mind creator cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy creator-cms || rpm -q creator-cms || creator-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison creator-cms sudo apt install creator-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold creator-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list creator-cms sudo dnf downgrade creator-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add creator-cms

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: Creator CMS 5.0 - 'sideid' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4377?

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

Is CVE-2008-4377 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4377 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-2008-4377 affect?

CVE-2008-4377 affects creator cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sideid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4377?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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