CVE-2008-6069: SQL injection vulnerability in e107chat.php in the eChat plugin 4.2 for e107, when magic_quotes_gpc is disable

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6069 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting echat plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in e107chat.php in the eChat plugin 4.2 for e107, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nick parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 123flashchat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 06:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

123flashchat echat plugin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy echat-plugin || rpm -q echat-plugin || echat-plugin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison echat-plugin sudo apt install echat-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo apt-mark hold echat-plugin

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

dnf --showduplicates list echat-plugin sudo dnf downgrade echat-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add echat-plugin

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-6069?

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

Is CVE-2008-6069 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6069 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-2008-6069 affect?

CVE-2008-6069 affects echat plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in e107chat.php in the eChat plugin 4.2 for e107, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nick parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6069?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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