CVE-2008-5817: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Web Scribble Solutions webClassifieds 2005 allow remote

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5817 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting webclassifieds. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Web Scribble Solutions webClassifieds 2005 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user and (2) password fields in a sign_in action.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web scribble solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-02 18:11 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web scribble solutions webclassifieds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2005

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2005

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2005 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webclassifieds sudo apt install webclassifieds=<VERSION_BEFORE_2005> sudo apt-mark hold webclassifieds

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

dnf --showduplicates list webclassifieds sudo dnf downgrade webclassifieds-<VERSION_BEFORE_2005> sudo dnf versionlock add webclassifieds

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: webClassifieds 2005 - Authentication Bypass

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5817?

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

Is CVE-2008-5817 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5817 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-2008-5817 affect?

CVE-2008-5817 affects webclassifieds. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Web Scribble Solutions webClassifieds 2005 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user and (2) password fields in a sign_in action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5817?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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