CVE-2008-5628: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CMS little 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5628 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting little cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CMS little 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the term 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 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: little cms

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

little cms little cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy little-cms || rpm -q little-cms || little-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison little-cms sudo apt install little-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold little-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list little-cms sudo dnf downgrade little-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add little-cms

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: CMS little 0.0.1 - 'term' SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-5628?

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

Is CVE-2008-5628 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5628 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-2008-5628 affect?

CVE-2008-5628 affects little cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CMS little 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the term parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5628?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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