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7.5

PHP‑Nuke Sections module lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2008-6865 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Sections module in PHP‑Nuke can be tricked into running unintended database instructions when a specially crafted request is sent. This could let an attacker read, change, or delete information stored by your site. Update to the latest patched version of the module or remove/disable the Sections module 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
php-nuke sections_module All versions
cpe:2.3:a:php-nuke:sections_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in the Sectionsnew module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter in a printpage action.
SQL injection vulnerability in modules.php in the Sectionsnew module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter in a printpage action.
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
Published14 Jul 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-6865 · NVD
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