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7.5

PHP‑Nuke Sarkilar module lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2008-6779 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Sarkilar add‑on for PHP‑Nuke does not properly check the “id” value when showing content. An attacker who can send a crafted request can insert their own database commands, potentially reading or changing data. Update the module to the latest patched version or remove it until a fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
phpnuke sarkilar_module All versions
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:sarkilar_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in the Sarkilar module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a showcontent action to modules.php.
SQL injection vulnerability in the Sarkilar module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a showcontent action to modules.php.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published1 May 2009
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-6779 · NVD
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