CVE-2008-6911

CVE-2008-6911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brewblogger 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

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the authenticateUser function in includes/authentication.inc.php in BrewBlogger (BB) 2.1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginUsername parameter to includes/logincheck.inc.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6911?
SQL injection vulnerability in the authenticateUser function in includes/authentication.inc.php in BrewBlogger (BB) 2.1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginUsername parameter to includes/logincheck.inc.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6911?
CVE-2008-6911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6911 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6911?
CVE-2008-6911 affects Brewblogger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6911?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6911 published?
CVE-2008-6911 was published on 2009-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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