CVE-2008-0388: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0388: SQL injection vulnerability in the WP-Forum 1.7.4 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute a...

SQL injection vulnerability in the WP-Forum 1.7.4 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in a showprofile action to the default URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-0388 is an old SQL injection issue in the WP-Forum 1.7.4 WordPress plugin. A remote attacker could potentially manipulate a profile-related request so the site database runs attacker-controlled SQL. Business risk is highest for legacy WordPress sites still running this plugin. Exposure is likely limited to legacy WordPress installations using WP-Forum 1.7.4 with the affected profile action reachable from the internet. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm plugin name and version from local assets rather than relying on CPE data. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing legacy WordPress site using WP-Forum 1.7.4. If the plugin is not present, this CVE should be closed as not applicable. If present, the database impact makes it a high-priority legacy cleanup item. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for WP-Forum 1.7.4 or related legacy plugin files.; Check the plugin security bulletin or vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.; Disable or remove the affected plugin if a safe fixed version cannot be confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 23, 2008, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wpforum-index-sql-injection(39800)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
4939CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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