Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5496 is a SQL injection issue in showcategory.php in PozScripts Business Directory Script. A remote attacker could abuse the cid parameter to make the application run unintended database commands. Business impact depends on whether this legacy script is deployed and what data it stores; the source bundle gives no CVSS score or fixed version. Exposure is most likely limited to internet-facing websites running PozScripts Business Directory Script with showcategory.php reachable. The bundle lists affected vendor, product, and versions as n/a, so inventory confirmation is required before prioritizing remediation. Treat as high priority only if the legacy script is present and internet-facing. SQL injection can threaten database confidentiality and integrity, but the immediate business urgency depends on confirmed deployment because affected versions and patch status are not specified. Mitigation focus: Identify any PozScripts Business Directory Script deployments.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for confirmed fixes.; Restrict access to showcategory.php if business use is not required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- businessdirect-showcategory-sql-injection(46558)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 7098CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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