CVE-2008-5287: SQL injection vulnerability in catagorie.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting faq manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in catagorie.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scripts4you

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-01 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scripts4you faq manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faq-manager || rpm -q faq-manager || faq-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faq-manager sudo apt install faq-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold faq-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list faq-manager sudo dnf downgrade faq-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add faq-manager

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: FAQ Manager 1.2 - 'categorie.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-2008-5287?

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

Is CVE-2008-5287 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5287 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-2008-5287 affect?

CVE-2008-5287 affects faq manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in catagorie.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5287?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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