CVE-2008-5863: SQL injection vulnerability in locator.php in the Userlocator module 3.0 for Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) allow

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting userlocator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in locator.php in the Userlocator module 3.0 for Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the y parameter in a get_user action.

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	2009-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: v-gn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-06 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

v-gn userlocator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison userlocator sudo apt install userlocator=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold userlocator

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

dnf --showduplicates list userlocator sudo dnf downgrade userlocator-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add userlocator

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: Userlocator 3.0 - Blind 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-2008-5863?

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

Is CVE-2008-5863 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5863 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-2008-5863 affect?

CVE-2008-5863 affects userlocator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in locator.php in the Userlocator module 3.0 for Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the y parameter in a get_user action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5863?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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