CVE-2008-4643: SQL injection vulnerability in hits.php in myWebland myStats allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-4643 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mystats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in hits.php in myWebland myStats allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby 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	2008-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mywebland

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-22 00:11 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mywebland mystats MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: mystats - 'hits.php' 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-2008-4643?

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

Is CVE-2008-4643 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4643 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-2008-4643 affect?

CVE-2008-4643 affects mystats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in hits.php in myWebland myStats allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4643?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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