CVE-2008-6720: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/adm_login.php in DeltaScripts PHP Links 1.3 and earlier allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6720?

php links: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6720 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6720 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-2008-6720 affect?

CVE-2008-6720 affects php links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin/adm_login.php in DeltaScripts PHP Links 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the admin_username parameter (aka the admin field).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6720?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/adm_login.php in DeltaScripts PHP Links 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the admin_username parameter (aka the admin field).

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	2009-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deltascripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-13 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deltascripts php links UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-links || rpm -q php-links || php-links --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-links

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: DELTAScripts PHP Links - Multiple SQL Injections
Exploit-DB: DELTAScripts PHP Links 1.3 - Authentication Bypass

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-2008-6720?

php links: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6720 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6720 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-2008-6720 affect?

CVE-2008-6720 affects php links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin/adm_login.php in DeltaScripts PHP Links 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the admin_username parameter (aka the admin field).

How urgent is CVE-2008-6720?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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