Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2008-2964 is a SQL injection issue in ResearchGuide 0.5. A remote attacker could manipulate the id parameter in guide.php to run database queries. For executives, the concern is legacy web application exposure that could lead to data access or alteration if the vulnerable component is still online.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy web application risk requiring quick inventory. If ResearchGuide 0.5 is not present, priority is low. If internet-facing, prioritize containment because the flaw can affect database confidentiality and integrity.
Technical view
The CVE description identifies SQL injection in guide.php in ResearchGuide 0.5 via the id parameter, allowing arbitrary SQL commands. The source bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, patch version, or vendor mitigation. Exploit-DB and IBM X-Force are cited references, but KEV status is false.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running ResearchGuide 0.5 with guide.php reachable, especially on public web servers. The affected metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference exists, so proof-of-concept information has been publicly indexed. The provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV.
Researcher notes
Core vulnerability details are clear, but source metadata is sparse. No CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or official advisory is included. Avoid assuming broader affected versions beyond ResearchGuide 0.5 unless independently verified.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove or disable exposed ResearchGuide 0.5 instances.
- Restrict access to guide.php until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Check vendor or project sources for any supported fixed release.
- Review database permissions used by the application.
- Retire the application if it is unsupported or unmaintained.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ResearchGuide 0.5 exists in web asset inventory.
- Verify whether guide.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unusual requests involving the id parameter.
- Check database accounts for excessive privileges.
- Document any compensating access controls or decommissioning decisions.
Public sources used
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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
- 5911CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- researchguide-guide-sql-injection(43261)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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