CVE-2008-5972: SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in Active Business Directory 2 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting active business directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in Active Business Directory 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid 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	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activewebsoftwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-27 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

activewebsoftwares active business directory DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-business-directory || rpm -q active-business-directory || active-business-directory --version

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

apt-cache madison active-business-directory sudo apt install active-business-directory=<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo apt-mark hold active-business-directory

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-business-directory sudo dnf downgrade active-business-directory-<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo dnf versionlock add active-business-directory

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: Active Business Directory 2 - 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-2008-5972?

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

Is CVE-2008-5972 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5972 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-2008-5972 affect?

CVE-2008-5972 affects active business directory. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in Active Business Directory 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5972?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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