CVE-2008-7003: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7003 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the-rat-cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user_id and (2) password 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 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: the-rat-cms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-19 05:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

the-rat-cms the-rat-cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: alpha2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before alpha2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-rat-cms || rpm -q the-rat-cms || the-rat-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before alpha2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-rat-cms sudo apt install the-rat-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_alpha2> sudo apt-mark hold the-rat-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-rat-cms sudo dnf downgrade the-rat-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_alpha2> sudo dnf versionlock add the-rat-cms

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: The Rat CMS Alpha 2 - 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-2008-7003?

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

Is CVE-2008-7003 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7003 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-2008-7003 affect?

CVE-2008-7003 affects the-rat-cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.php in The Rat CMS Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user_id and (2) password parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7003?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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