CVE-2008-2996: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2996: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Gravity Board X (GBX) 2.0 Beta, when magic_quotes_gp...

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Gravity Board X (GBX) 2.0 Beta, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) searchquery parameter in a getsearch action, and the (2) board_id parameter in a viewboard action.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2996 affects the legacy Gravity Board X 2.0 Beta forum software. If deployed with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, attackers could manipulate web parameters to run SQL against the application database. Business impact depends on whether this obsolete beta software is still internet-facing. Exposure is most likely on old PHP hosting that still runs Gravity Board X 2.0 Beta. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, supported versions, or downstream packaged products, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat as urgent if GBX 2.0 Beta is public-facing or connected to sensitive data. Otherwise prioritize discovery and retirement of any legacy instances because no patch is named in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Locate and remove any GBX 2.0 Beta deployments.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any available fixed release.; Restrict access to affected forum paths until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 3, 2008, 17:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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gbx-index-sql-injection(43022)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
5791CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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