CVE-2008-5586: SQL injection vulnerability in findoffice.php in Check Up New Generation (aka Check New) 4.52, when magic_quot

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5586 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting check new. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in findoffice.php in Check Up New Generation (aka Check New) 4.52, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: check up

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-16 19:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

check up check new DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.52

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.52

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy check-new || rpm -q check-new || check-new --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.52 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison check-new sudo apt install check-new=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.52> sudo apt-mark hold check-new

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

dnf --showduplicates list check-new sudo dnf downgrade check-new-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.52> sudo dnf versionlock add check-new

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: Check New 4.52 - 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-2008-5586?

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

Is CVE-2008-5586 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5586 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-2008-5586 affect?

CVE-2008-5586 affects check new. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in findoffice.php in Check Up New Generation (aka Check New) 4.52, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5586?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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