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7.5

phpWebNews lets remote attacker run SQL commands

CVE-2008-6812 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The phpWebNews 0.2 MySQL Edition script file bukutamu.php can be tricked into running any database query the attacker supplies through the "det" input. This could let an attacker view, change or delete data stored in your news system. Apply the vendor's patch or update to a newer version, and restrict access to the script if you cannot upgrade immediately.

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
surat_kabar phpwebnews <= 0.2
0.1
cpe:2.3:a:surat_kabar:phpwebnews:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in bukutamu.php in phpWebNews 0.2 MySQL Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the det parameter.
SQL injection vulnerability in bukutamu.php in phpWebNews 0.2 MySQL Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the det parameter.
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
Published22 May 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-6812 · NVD
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