CVE-2008-6802: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in phPhotoGallery 0.92 allow remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6802 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phphotogallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in phPhotoGallery 0.92 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) Username and (2) Password fields. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely 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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpexplorer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-07 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpexplorer phphotogallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.92

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.92

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phphotogallery sudo apt install phphotogallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.92> sudo apt-mark hold phphotogallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list phphotogallery sudo dnf downgrade phphotogallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.92> sudo dnf versionlock add phphotogallery

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: PHPhotoGallery 0.92 - 'index.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-2008-6802?

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

Is CVE-2008-6802 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6802 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-2008-6802 affect?

CVE-2008-6802 affects phphotogallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in phPhotoGallery 0.92 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) Username and (2) Password fields. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the deta

How urgent is CVE-2008-6802?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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