How severe is CVE-2008-5958?

CVE-2008-5958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5958?

CVE-2008-5958 affects Activewebsoftwares Active Test. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5958?

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-2008-5958 published?

CVE-2008-5958 was published on 2009-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5958

CVE-2008-5958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Activewebsoftwares Active Test 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: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Activewebsoftwares Active Test
Published: 2009-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Active Test 2.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the QuizID parameter to (1) questions.asp, (2) importquestions.asp, and (3) quiztakers.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5958?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Active Test 2.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the QuizID parameter to (1) questions.asp, (2) importquestions.asp, and (3) quiztakers.asp.
How severe is CVE-2008-5958?: CVE-2008-5958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5958?: CVE-2008-5958 affects Activewebsoftwares Active Test. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5958?: 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-2008-5958 published?: CVE-2008-5958 was published on 2009-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:activewebsoftwares:active_test:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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