CVE-2008-5000: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5000: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/includes/news.inc.php in PHPX 3.5.16, when magic_quotes_gpc is disable...

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/includes/news.inc.php in PHPX 3.5.16, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via uppercase characters in the news_id parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5000 is a SQL injection issue in PHPX 3.5.16. If the affected news administration code is reachable and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, a remote attacker may manipulate the news_id parameter to run database commands. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Likely exposure is limited to legacy PHPX 3.5.16 deployments where the affected admin news code is reachable and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. Because the bundle lists affected vendor/product as n/a, asset owners should verify product identity rather than relying on CPE matching. Prioritize if any public-facing or partner-facing PHPX 3.5.16 instance exists. SQL injection can threaten data integrity and confidentiality. If PHPX is not present, this CVE is informational only. The main business risk is unmanaged legacy web software. Mitigation focus: Identify any PHPX 3.5.16 installations and affected admin paths.; Check archived vendor or advisory guidance for any fixed release.; Restrict untrusted access to the affected administrative news functionality..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpx-newsid-sql-injection(46548)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
6996CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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