CVE-2008-5972 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in Active Business Directory 2, specifically within the default.asp file, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'catid' parameter. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, an exploit for blind SQL injection (EDB-7302) is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:activewebsoftwares:active_business_directory:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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