CVE-2008-4524
CVE-2008-4524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adaptcms 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% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Adaptcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the "Check User" feature (includes/check_user.php) in AdaptCMS Lite and AdaptCMS Pro 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_name parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4524?
- SQL injection vulnerability in the "Check User" feature (includes/check_user.php) in AdaptCMS Lite and AdaptCMS Pro 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_name parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4524?
- CVE-2008-4524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4524 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4524?
- CVE-2008-4524 primarily affects Adaptcms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4524?
- 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-2008-4524 published?
- CVE-2008-4524 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32171
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4392
- http://www.adaptcms.com/article/51/News/URGENT-AdaptCMS-13-Security-Fix-Released/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31557
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45642
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6662
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:adaptcms:adaptcms:1.3:unknown:lite:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adaptcms:adaptcms:1.3:unknown:pro:*:*:*:*:*
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