CVE-2008-5365: SQL injection vulnerability in VoteHistory.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares ActiveVotes 2.2 allows remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5365 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting activevotes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in VoteHistory.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares ActiveVotes 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the AccountID 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 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activewebsoftwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-08 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activewebsoftwares activevotes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison activevotes sudo apt install activevotes=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold activevotes

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

dnf --showduplicates list activevotes sudo dnf downgrade activevotes-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add activevotes

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: ActiveVotes 2.2 - 'AccountID' Blind 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-2008-5365?

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

Is CVE-2008-5365 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5365 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-2008-5365 affect?

CVE-2008-5365 affects activevotes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in VoteHistory.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares ActiveVotes 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the AccountID parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5365?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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