CVE-2008-6029: SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6029?

buzzywall: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6029 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6029 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-6029 affect?

CVE-2008-6029 affects buzzywall. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6029?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6029 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting buzzywall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: buzzywall

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-03 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buzzywall buzzywall UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.1 · 1 · 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buzzywall

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buzzywall

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: BuzzyWall 1.3.1 - 'search' 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-2008-6029?

buzzywall: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6029 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6029 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-2008-6029 affect?

CVE-2008-6029 affects buzzywall. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6029?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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