CVE-2008-5816
CVE-2008-5816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ilias 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: Ilias
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5816?
- SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5816?
- CVE-2008-5816 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5816 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-2008-5816?
- CVE-2008-5816 primarily affects Ilias. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5816?
- 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-2008-5816 published?
- CVE-2008-5816 was published on 2009-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4858
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33006
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47615
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7570
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:3.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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