CVE-2008-3297
CVE-2008-3297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Social Engine 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% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Social Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in SocialEngine (SE) before 2.83 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) an se_user cookie to include/class_user.php or (2) an se_admin cookie to include/class_admin.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3297?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in SocialEngine (SE) before 2.83 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) an se_user cookie to include/class_user.php or (2) an se_admin cookie to include/class_admin.php.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3297?
- CVE-2008-3297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3297?
- CVE-2008-3297 primarily affects Social Engine. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3297?
- 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-2008-3297 published?
- CVE-2008-3297 was published on 2008-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31203
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4035
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494638/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30342
- http://www.socialengine.net/news.php
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43958
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.0:online_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.4:*:se:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:social_engine:social_engine:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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