Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5816 is a SQL injection flaw in ILIAS repository.php. A remote attacker could abuse the ref_id parameter to run unauthorized database commands. The main concern is legacy ILIAS 3.7.4 or earlier exposed to users or the internet. Exposure is most likely in legacy ILIAS deployments at version 3.7.4 or earlier where repository.php is reachable by remote users. Treat this as high priority if legacy ILIAS is exposed. The issue can affect database confidentiality and integrity, but urgency depends on whether an affected version is still reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify any ILIAS 3.7.4 or earlier deployments.; Check vendor guidance for supported upgrade or remediation paths.; Restrict access to repository.php until remediation is complete..
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Source materials
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- ilias-repository-sql-injection(47615)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 7570CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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