CVE-2008-4778: SQL injection vulnerability in the gallery module in Koobi CMS 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting koobi cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the gallery module in Koobi CMS 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the galid parameter in a showimages action.

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 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dream4

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-29 14:22 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dream4 koobi cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison koobi-cms sudo apt install koobi-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold koobi-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list koobi-cms sudo dnf downgrade koobi-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add koobi-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: Dream4 Koobi CMS 4.2.4/4.2.5/4.3.0 - Multiple SQL Injections
Exploit-DB: Dream4 Koobi Pro 6.25 Showimages - 'galid' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4778?

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

Is CVE-2008-4778 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4778 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-2008-4778 affect?

CVE-2008-4778 affects koobi cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the gallery module in Koobi CMS 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the galid parameter in a showimages action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4778?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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