CVE-2008-6452: SQL injection vulnerability in show_vote.php in Oceandir 2.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute ar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6452?

oceandir: upgrade to newer than 2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6452 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6452 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-6452 affect?

CVE-2008-6452 affects oceandir. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in show_vote.php in Oceandir 2.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6452?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6452 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting oceandir. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in show_vote.php in Oceandir 2.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oceandir

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-13 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oceandir oceandir UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.9

Fixed in: newer than 2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oceandir || rpm -q oceandir || oceandir --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade oceandir

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade oceandir

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Oceandir 2.9 - 'show_vote.php' 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-2008-6452?

oceandir: upgrade to newer than 2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6452 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6452 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-2008-6452 affect?

CVE-2008-6452 affects oceandir. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in show_vote.php in Oceandir 2.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6452?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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