Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-2565 is a SQL injection issue in PHP Address Book. A remote attacker could manipulate address-book pages to run unauthorized database commands. For an exposed legacy install, this could mean contact data disclosure, data changes, or database disruption. Exposure is most likely where legacy PHP Address Book 3.1.5 or earlier, and reportedly 4.0.x, remains reachable from the internet or internal users. Prioritize remediation for any reachable deployment. The software appears old, exploit references are public, and the issue can affect database confidentiality and integrity. If the product is still business-critical, isolate it while confirming upgrade or replacement options. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove any unused PHP Address Book deployments.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for patched versions or supported migration paths.; Restrict network access to trusted users until remediation is complete..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 5739CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- phpaddressbook-view-edit-sql-injection(42855)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- phpaddressbook-viewphp-sql-injection(99622)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 9023CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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