CVE-2008-6438: SQL injection vulnerability in macgurublog_menu/macgurublog.php in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin 2.2 for e107

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6438 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting macguru blog engine plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in macgurublog_menu/macgurublog.php in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin 2.2 for e107 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2455. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.1.4 is also affected.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: e107coders

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-06 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e107coders macguru blog engine plugin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy macguru-blog-engine-plugin || rpm -q macguru-blog-engine-plugin || macguru-blog-engine-plugin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison macguru-blog-engine-plugin sudo apt install macguru-blog-engine-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold macguru-blog-engine-plugin

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

dnf --showduplicates list macguru-blog-engine-plugin sudo dnf downgrade macguru-blog-engine-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add macguru-blog-engine-plugin

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: e107 Plugin BLOG Engine 2.1.4 - SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: e107 Plugin BLOG Engine 2.2 - 'uid' Blind SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: e107 Plugin BLOG Engine 2.2 - 'uid' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: e107 Plugin BLOG Engine 2.2 - Blind 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-2008-6438?

macguru blog engine plugin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6438 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6438 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-2008-6438 affect?

CVE-2008-6438 affects macguru blog engine plugin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in macgurublog_menu/macgurublog.php in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin 2.2 for e107 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2455. NOTE: it

How urgent is CVE-2008-6438?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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