CVE-2008-5574: SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in Webmaster Marketplace allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5574 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webmaster marketplace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in Webmaster Marketplace allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u 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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: unscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-15 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unscripts webmaster marketplace DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webmaster-marketplace || rpm -q webmaster-marketplace || webmaster-marketplace --version

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

apt-cache madison webmaster-marketplace sudo apt install webmaster-marketplace=<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo apt-mark hold webmaster-marketplace

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

dnf --showduplicates list webmaster-marketplace sudo dnf downgrade webmaster-marketplace-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add webmaster-marketplace

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: WebMaster Marketplace - 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-2008-5574?

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

Is CVE-2008-5574 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5574 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-2008-5574 affect?

CVE-2008-5574 affects webmaster marketplace. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in Webmaster Marketplace allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5574?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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