CVE-2008-4738: SQL injection vulnerability in gallery.php in MyCard 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4738 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mycard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in gallery.php in MyCard 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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	2008-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tufat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-24 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tufat mycard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mycard sudo apt install mycard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold mycard

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

dnf --showduplicates list mycard sudo dnf downgrade mycard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mycard

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: MyCard 1.0.2 - 'id' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4738?

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

Is CVE-2008-4738 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4738 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-2008-4738 affect?

CVE-2008-4738 affects mycard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in gallery.php in MyCard 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4738?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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