CVE-2008-7229: GreenSQL Firewall (greensql-fw) before 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection via a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7229 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting greensql firewall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GreenSQL Firewall (greensql-fw) before 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection via a crafted string, possibly involving an encoded space character (%20).

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 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: greensql

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-14 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

greensql greensql firewall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy greensql-firewall || rpm -q greensql-firewall || greensql-firewall --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison greensql-firewall sudo apt install greensql-firewall=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold greensql-firewall

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

dnf --showduplicates list greensql-firewall sudo dnf downgrade greensql-firewall-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add greensql-firewall

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.

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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-2008-7229?

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

Is CVE-2008-7229 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7229 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-2008-7229 affect?

CVE-2008-7229 affects greensql firewall. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GreenSQL Firewall (greensql-fw) before 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection via a crafted string, possibly involving an encoded space character (%20).

How urgent is CVE-2008-7229?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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