CVE-2008-5196 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the kroax.php file of the Kroax (the_kroax) module, version 4.42 and earlier, for PHP-Fusion, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'category' parameter. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low complexity and without authentication, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.42CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php-fusion:the_kroax_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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