CVE-2008-6917: SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in Exocrew ExoPHPDesk 1.2 Final allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6917 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting exophpdesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in Exocrew ExoPHPDesk 1.2 Final allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username (user parameter).

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	2009-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exoscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-07 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exoscripts exophpdesk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exophpdesk sudo apt install exophpdesk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold exophpdesk

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

dnf --showduplicates list exophpdesk sudo dnf downgrade exophpdesk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add exophpdesk

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: ExoPHPDesk 1.2 Final - Authentication Bypass

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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-2008-6917?

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

Is CVE-2008-6917 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6917 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-2008-6917 affect?

CVE-2008-6917 affects exophpdesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in Exocrew ExoPHPDesk 1.2 Final allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username (user parameter).

How urgent is CVE-2008-6917?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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