CVE-2008-4760: SQL injection vulnerability in lecture.php in Graphiks MyForum 1.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows r

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4760 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting myforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in lecture.php in Graphiks MyForum 1.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: graphiks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-28 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

graphiks myforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myforum sudo apt install myforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold myforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list myforum sudo dnf downgrade myforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add myforum

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: MyForum 1.3 - 'lecture.php' SQL Injection

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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-2008-4760?

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

Is CVE-2008-4760 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4760 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-2008-4760 affect?

CVE-2008-4760 affects myforum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in lecture.php in Graphiks MyForum 1.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4760?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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