CVE-2008-6642: SQL injection vulnerability in view.php in DotContent FluentCMS 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6642 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fluentcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in view.php in DotContent FluentCMS 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dotcontent

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

dotcontent fluentcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fluentcms sudo apt install fluentcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold fluentcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list fluentcms sudo dnf downgrade fluentcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fluentcms

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: FluentCMS - 'view.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-2008-6642?

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

Is CVE-2008-6642 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6642 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-2008-6642 affect?

CVE-2008-6642 affects fluentcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in view.php in DotContent FluentCMS 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6642?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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