CVE-2008-6091: SQL injection vulnerability in plugins.php in BMForum 5.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote at

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6091 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting bmforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in plugins.php in BMForum 5.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tagname parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bmforum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-09 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 5.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bmforum sudo apt install bmforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.6> sudo apt-mark hold bmforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list bmforum sudo dnf downgrade bmforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.6> sudo dnf versionlock add bmforum

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: BMForum 5.6 - 'tagname' 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-2008-6091?

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

Is CVE-2008-6091 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6091 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-2008-6091 affect?

CVE-2008-6091 affects bmforum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in plugins.php in BMForum 5.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tagname parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6091?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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