CVE-2008-4423: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Ovidentia 6.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL c

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4423 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ovidentia. 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 Ovidentia 6.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the item parameter in a contact modify action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ovidentia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-03 22:22 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ovidentia ovidentia DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ovidentia sudo apt install ovidentia=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.5> sudo apt-mark hold ovidentia

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

dnf --showduplicates list ovidentia sudo dnf downgrade ovidentia-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ovidentia

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: Ovidentia 6.6.5 - 'item' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: Ovidentia 7.9.4 - 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-2008-4423?

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

Is CVE-2008-4423 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4423 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-2008-4423 affect?

CVE-2008-4423 affects ovidentia. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Ovidentia 6.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the item parameter in a contact modify action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4423?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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