CVE-2008-5637: SQL injection vulnerability in blog.asp in ParsBlogger (Pb) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5637 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting parsblogger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in blog.asp in ParsBlogger (Pb) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wr 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: parsblogger

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

parsblogger parsblogger DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list parsblogger sudo dnf downgrade parsblogger-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add parsblogger

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: ParsBlogger - 'blog.asp' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5637?

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

Is CVE-2008-5637 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5637 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-2008-5637 affect?

CVE-2008-5637 affects parsblogger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in blog.asp in ParsBlogger (Pb) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wr parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5637?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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