CVE-2008-5627: SQL injection vulnerability in account.asp in Active Trade 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5627 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting active trade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in account.asp in Active Trade 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username parameter (aka Email field) or the (2) password parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	2008-12-17
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

2008-12-17 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activewebsoftwares active trade DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-trade || rpm -q active-trade || active-trade --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-trade sudo apt install active-trade=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold active-trade

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-trade sudo dnf downgrade active-trade-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add active-trade

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: Active Trade 2 - Authentication Bypass

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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-2008-5627?

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

Is CVE-2008-5627 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5627 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-2008-5627 affect?

CVE-2008-5627 affects active trade. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in account.asp in Active Trade 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username parameter (aka Email field) or the (2) password parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained

How urgent is CVE-2008-5627?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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