How severe is CVE-2008-5820?

CVE-2008-5820 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5820?

CVE-2008-5820 affects Edreamers Ednews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5820?

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-2008-5820 published?

CVE-2008-5820 was published on 2009-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5820

CVE-2008-5820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edreamers Ednews 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Edreamers Ednews
Published: 2009-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in eDNews_view.php in eDreamers eDNews 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5820?: SQL injection vulnerability in eDNews_view.php in eDreamers eDNews 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5820?: CVE-2008-5820 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5820?: CVE-2008-5820 affects Edreamers Ednews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5820?: 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-2008-5820 published?: CVE-2008-5820 was published on 2009-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:edreamers:ednews:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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