How severe is CVE-2008-5649?

CVE-2008-5649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5649?

CVE-2008-5649 affects Alstrasoft Article Manager Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5649?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5649 published?

CVE-2008-5649 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5649

CVE-2008-5649 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alstrasoft Article Manager Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Alstrasoft Article Manager Pro
Published: 2008-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin.php in AlstraSoft Article Manager Pro 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5649?: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin.php in AlstraSoft Article Manager Pro 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5649?: CVE-2008-5649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5649?: CVE-2008-5649 affects Alstrasoft Article Manager Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5649 published?: CVE-2008-5649 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alstrasoft:article_manager_pro:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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