CVE-2008-5578: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allow remote attacke

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5578 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scssboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the f parameter in a showforum action, (2) the u parameter in a profile action, (3) the viewcat parameter, or (4) a combination of scb_uid and scb_ident cookie values.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scssboard

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

scssboard scssboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.11 · 1.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scssboard sudo apt install scssboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold scssboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list scssboard sudo dnf downgrade scssboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add scssboard

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: sCssBoard (Multiple Versions) - 'pwnpack' Remote s

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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-2008-5578?

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

Is CVE-2008-5578 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5578 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-2008-5578 affect?

CVE-2008-5578 affects scssboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the f parameter in a showforum action, (2) the u parameter in a profile action, (3) t

How urgent is CVE-2008-5578?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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CVE-2008-5576 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE admin/forums.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and ga

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