CVE-2008-5768: SQL injection vulnerability in print.php in the AM Events (aka Amevents) module 0.22 for XOOPS allows remote a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5768 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting am events module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in print.php in the AM Events (aka Amevents) module 0.22 for XOOPS 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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sirium

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

sirium am events module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.22

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy am-events-module || rpm -q am-events-module || am-events-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison am-events-module sudo apt install am-events-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.22> sudo apt-mark hold am-events-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list am-events-module sudo dnf downgrade am-events-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.22> sudo dnf versionlock add am-events-module

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: XOOPS Module Amevents - 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-2008-5768?

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

Is CVE-2008-5768 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5768 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-2008-5768 affect?

CVE-2008-5768 affects am events module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in print.php in the AM Events (aka Amevents) module 0.22 for XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5768?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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