CVE-2008-5767: SQL injection vulnerability in authors.asp in gNews Publisher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5767 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gnews publisher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in authors.asp in gNews Publisher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the authorID 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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gazatem

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

gazatem gnews publisher DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gnews-publisher || rpm -q gnews-publisher || gnews-publisher --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list gnews-publisher sudo dnf downgrade gnews-publisher-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add gnews-publisher

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: Gnews Publisher .NET - 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-2008-5767?

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

Is CVE-2008-5767 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5767 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-2008-5767 affect?

CVE-2008-5767 affects gnews publisher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in authors.asp in gNews Publisher allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the authorID parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5767?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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