CVE-2010-5083: SQL injection vulnerability in the Web_Links module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2010-5083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php-nuke, web links module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the Web_Links module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in an Add action to modules.php.

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	2012-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpnuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-02-14 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpnuke php-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-nuke || rpm -q php-nuke || php-nuke --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-nuke sudo apt install php-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-nuke sudo dnf downgrade php-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-nuke

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.

phpnuke web links module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-links-module || rpm -q web-links-module || web-links-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: PHP-Nuke 8.x - Blind SQL Injection

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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-2010-5083?

php-nuke: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web links module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5083 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5083 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-2010-5083 affect?

CVE-2010-5083 affects php-nuke, web links module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the Web_Links module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in an Add action to modules.php.

How urgent is CVE-2010-5083?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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