CVE-2008-7010: Skalfa Software SkaLinks Exchange Script 1.5 allows remote attackers to add new administrators and gain privil

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7010 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting exchange script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Skalfa Software SkaLinks Exchange Script 1.5 allows remote attackers to add new administrators and gain privileges via a direct request to admin/register.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: skalinks

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 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skalinks exchange script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exchange-script || rpm -q exchange-script || exchange-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exchange-script sudo apt install exchange-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold exchange-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list exchange-script sudo dnf downgrade exchange-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add exchange-script

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: SkaLinks 1.5 - 'register.php' Arbitrary Add Editor

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7010?

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

Is CVE-2008-7010 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7010 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-2008-7010 affect?

CVE-2008-7010 affects exchange script. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Skalfa Software SkaLinks Exchange Script 1.5 allows remote attackers to add new administrators and gain privileges via a direct request to admin/register.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7010?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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