CVE-2008-5766: SQL injection vulnerability in download.php in Farsi Script Faupload allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting faupload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in download.php in Farsi Script Faupload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fascript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-30 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fascript faupload DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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: FaScript FaUpload - SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5766?

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

Is CVE-2008-5766 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5766 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-2008-5766 affect?

CVE-2008-5766 affects faupload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in download.php in Farsi Script Faupload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5766?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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