CVE-2008-0850
CVE-2008-0850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dokeos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Dokeos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter to whoisonline.php, (2) tracking_list_coaches_column parameter to main/mySpace/index.php, (3) tutor_name parameter to main/create_course/add_course.php, the (4) Referer HTTP header to index.php, and the (5) X-Fowarded-For HTTP header to main/admin/class_list.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0850?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter to whoisonline.php, (2) tracking_list_coaches_column parameter to main/mySpace/index.php, (3) tutor_name parameter to main/create_course/add_course.php, the (4) Referer HTTP header to index.php, and the (5) X-Fowarded-For HTTP header to main/admin/class_list.php.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0850?
- CVE-2008-0850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0850 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0850?
- CVE-2008-0850 affects Dokeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0850?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0850 published?
- CVE-2008-0850 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://projects.dokeos.com/index.php?do=details&task_id=2218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28974
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3687
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488314/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27792
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019425
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0587
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:dokeos:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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