CVE-2008-6392: SQL injection vulnerability in showads.php in Z1Exchange allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comm

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6392 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting z1exchange. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in showads.php in Z1Exchange allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id 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: 1scripts

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

1scripts z1exchange 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 z1exchange || rpm -q z1exchange || z1exchange --version

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

apt-cache madison z1exchange sudo apt install z1exchange=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold z1exchange

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

dnf --showduplicates list z1exchange sudo dnf downgrade z1exchange-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add z1exchange

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: Z1Exchange 1.0 - 'id' 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-2008-6392?

z1exchange: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6392 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6392 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-2008-6392 affect?

CVE-2008-6392 affects z1exchange. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in showads.php in Z1Exchange allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6392?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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