CVE-2008-5777: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CadeNix allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5777 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cadenix. 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 CadeNix allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid 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: cadenix

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

cadenix cadenix DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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: CadeNix - 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-2008-5777?

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

Is CVE-2008-5777 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5777 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-2008-5777 affect?

CVE-2008-5777 affects cadenix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CadeNix allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5777?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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