CVE-2008-6632: SQL injection vulnerability in func/login.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to exe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6632?

mercuryboard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6632 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6632 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-2008-6632 affect?

CVE-2008-6632 affects mercuryboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in func/login.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header ($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6632?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6632 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mercuryboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in func/login.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header ($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']).

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mercuryboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-07 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mercuryboard mercuryboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.5 · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mercuryboard

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: MercuryBoard 1.1.5 - 'login.php' Blind SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-6632?

mercuryboard: upgrade to newer than 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6632 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6632 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-2008-6632 affect?

CVE-2008-6632 affects mercuryboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in func/login.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header ($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']).

How urgent is CVE-2008-6632?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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