CVE-2008-6179: SQL injection vulnerability in sug_cat.php in IndexScript 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6179 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting indexscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in sug_cat.php in IndexScript 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parent_id parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-4069.

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: indexscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-19 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

indexscript indexscript DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison indexscript sudo apt install indexscript=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold indexscript

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

dnf --showduplicates list indexscript sudo dnf downgrade indexscript-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add indexscript

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: IndexScript 3.0 - 'parent_id' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6179?

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

Is CVE-2008-6179 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6179 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-2008-6179 affect?

CVE-2008-6179 affects indexscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in sug_cat.php in IndexScript 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parent_id parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-4069.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6179?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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