CVE-2008-4178
CVE-2008-4178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Downline Goldmine Builder 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: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Downline Goldmine Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in tr.php in DownlineGoldmine Special Category Addon, Downline Builder Pro, New Addon, and Downline Goldmine Builder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4178?
- SQL injection vulnerability in tr.php in DownlineGoldmine Special Category Addon, Downline Builder Pro, New Addon, and Downline Goldmine Builder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4178?
- CVE-2008-4178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4178?
- CVE-2008-4178 primarily affects Downline Goldmine Builder. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4178?
- 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-2008-4178 published?
- CVE-2008-4178 was published on 2008-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/0809-exploits/categoryaddon-sql.txt
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/0809-exploits/downline-sql.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0809-exploits/newdownline-sql.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31812
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31169
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2992
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2993
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2994
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2995
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45128
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6946
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6947
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6950
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6951
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:downline_goldmine:builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:downline_goldmine:builder:special_category_addon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:downline_goldmine:builder:unknown:unknown:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:downline_goldmine:new_addon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:downline_goldmine:new_addon:pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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