CVE-2008-6866: SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in the Current_Issue module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6866 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting current issue module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in the Current_Issue module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a summary action.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php-nuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-07-14 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php-nuke current issue module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy current-issue-module || rpm -q current-issue-module || current-issue-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2008-6866?

current issue module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6866 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6866 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-2008-6866 affect?

CVE-2008-6866 affects current issue module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in the Current_Issue module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a summary action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6866?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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