CVE-2008-6033: SQL injection vulnerability in comments.php in WSN Links 2.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6033 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wsn links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in comments.php in WSN Links 2.20 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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wsn links

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

wsn links wsn links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.20

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wsn-links || rpm -q wsn-links || wsn-links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wsn-links sudo apt install wsn-links=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.20> sudo apt-mark hold wsn-links

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

dnf --showduplicates list wsn-links sudo dnf downgrade wsn-links-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.20> sudo dnf versionlock add wsn-links

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: WSN Links 2.20 - 'comments.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-2008-6033?

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

Is CVE-2008-6033 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6033 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-2008-6033 affect?

CVE-2008-6033 affects wsn links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in comments.php in WSN Links 2.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6033?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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