CVE-2008-6368: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Chipmunk Guestbook 1.4m allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6368 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting chipmunk guestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Chipmunk Guestbook 1.4m allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start 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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chipmunk scripts

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

chipmunk scripts chipmunk guestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4m

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4m

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chipmunk-guestbook || rpm -q chipmunk-guestbook || chipmunk-guestbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4m (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chipmunk-guestbook sudo apt install chipmunk-guestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4m> sudo apt-mark hold chipmunk-guestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list chipmunk-guestbook sudo dnf downgrade chipmunk-guestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4m> sudo dnf versionlock add chipmunk-guestbook

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6368?

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

Is CVE-2008-6368 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6368 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-2008-6368 affect?

CVE-2008-6368 affects chipmunk guestbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Chipmunk Guestbook 1.4m allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6368?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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