CVE-2008-6353: SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in ASP-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comma

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6353 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting asp-cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in ASP-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cha 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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asp-cms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-02 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asp-cms asp-cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asp-cms || rpm -q asp-cms || asp-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asp-cms sudo apt install asp-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold asp-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list asp-cms sudo dnf downgrade asp-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add asp-cms

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: ASP-CMS 1.0 - 'cha' 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-2008-6353?

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

Is CVE-2008-6353 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6353 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-2008-6353 affect?

CVE-2008-6353 affects asp-cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in ASP-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cha parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6353?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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