CVE-2008-5988: SQL injection vulnerability in scripts/recruit_details.php in Jadu CMS for Government allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-5988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jadu cms for government. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in scripts/recruit_details.php in Jadu CMS for Government 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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jadu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-28 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jadu jadu cms for government MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jadu-cms-for-government || rpm -q jadu-cms-for-government || jadu-cms-for-government --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Jadu CMS for Government - 'recruit_details.php' 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-2008-5988?

jadu cms for government: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5988 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5988 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-2008-5988 affect?

CVE-2008-5988 affects jadu cms for government. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in scripts/recruit_details.php in Jadu CMS for Government allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5988?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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