CVE-2008-2968
CVE-2008-2968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yektaweb Academic Web Tools 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: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Yektaweb Academic Web Tools
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in rating.php in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the book_id parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2968?
- SQL injection vulnerability in rating.php in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the book_id parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2968?
- CVE-2008-2968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2968 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2968?
- CVE-2008-2968 affects Yektaweb Academic Web Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2968?
- 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-2008-2968 published?
- CVE-2008-2968 was published on 2008-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30763
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3959
- http://www.bugreport.ir/?/44
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493472/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43177
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yektaweb:academic_web_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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