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Plain-English summary
CVE-2008-1065 concerns an old XOOPS add-on, XM-Memberstats 2.0e. If exposed, attackers may be able to manipulate database queries through public web parameters. The public record lacks a CVSS score and notes uncertain provenance, so urgency depends on whether this legacy module is actually present.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy exposure question first. If the module is internet-facing, prioritize removal, isolation, or vendor-confirmed remediation because SQL injection can threaten site data confidentiality and integrity.
Technical view
The issue is reported as multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php of the XM-Memberstats module for XOOPS. The affected inputs are the letter and sortby parameters. The CVE says remote attackers could execute arbitrary SQL commands, but details come solely from third-party information.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to legacy XOOPS sites running XM-Memberstats 2.0e with the module reachable over HTTP. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products or maintained versions.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes remote SQL injection, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse and explicitly third-party sourced. Avoid assuming exploit availability, affected versions beyond 2.0e, or a vendor patch unless independently confirmed from project materials.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory XOOPS sites for XM-Memberstats or xmmemberstats installations.
- Disable or remove the module if it is no longer business-critical.
- Check vendor or project guidance for any available corrected release.
- Restrict public access to the module while remediation is assessed.
- Review database permissions used by the XOOPS application account.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether XM-Memberstats 2.0e is installed on any XOOPS site.
- Identify public routes that reach the module's index.php.
- Review handling of letter and sortby for unsafe SQL construction.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting those parameters.
- Verify whether compensating access controls cover the affected module.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 27979CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- 29107CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- http://www.xssing.com/index.php?x=3&y=12CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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