How severe is CVE-2008-5940?

CVE-2008-5940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5940?

CVE-2008-5940 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5940 published?

CVE-2008-5940 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5940

CVE-2008-5940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Modxcms
Published: 2009-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5940?: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5940?: CVE-2008-5940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5940?: CVE-2008-5940 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5940 published?: CVE-2008-5940 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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