How severe is CVE-2008-6728?

CVE-2008-6728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6728?

CVE-2008-6728 primarily affects Phpnuke Php-nuke. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6728?

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-2008-6728 published?

CVE-2008-6728 was published on 2009-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6728

CVE-2008-6728 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpnuke Php-nuke 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpnuke Php-nuke
Published: 2009-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Sections module in PHP-Nuke, probably before 8.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter in a printpage action to modules.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6728?: SQL injection vulnerability in the Sections module in PHP-Nuke, probably before 8.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artid parameter in a printpage action to modules.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6728?: CVE-2008-6728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6728?: CVE-2008-6728 primarily affects Phpnuke Php-nuke. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6728?: 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-2008-6728 published?: CVE-2008-6728 was published on 2009-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpnuke:php-nuke:7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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