CVE-2008-7145: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in CoronaMatrix phpAddressBook 2.0 allow remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7145 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpaddressbook. 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 CoronaMatrix phpAddressBook 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) parameters.

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	2009-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coronamatrix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-01 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coronamatrix phpaddressbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpaddressbook sudo apt install phpaddressbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpaddressbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpaddressbook sudo dnf downgrade phpaddressbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpaddressbook

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: PHPAddressBook 2.0 - 'index.php' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7145?

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

Is CVE-2008-7145 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7145 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-2008-7145 affect?

CVE-2008-7145 affects phpaddressbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in CoronaMatrix phpAddressBook 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7145?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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