PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6333: SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in RSS Simple News (RSSSN), when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows
CVE-2008-6333 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting rss simple news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in RSS Simple News (RSSSN), when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid 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 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2009-02-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: RSS Simple News - SQL Injection
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-2008-6333?
rss simple news: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6333 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6333 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-2008-6333 affect?
CVE-2008-6333 affects rss simple news. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in RSS Simple News (RSSSN), when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2008-6333?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference