Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-6405 is a reported SQL injection in Hotscripts Clone. A remote attacker could manipulate the cid parameter in showcategory.php to run arbitrary SQL against the application database. Business urgency depends on whether this old application or derived code is still exposed. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Hotscripts Clone or reused code containing showcategory.php with the vulnerable cid parameter. Internet-facing legacy PHP deployments are the main concern. Treat as urgent only if the affected legacy application is still deployed. If exposed, database compromise could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. If not present, document non-exposure and close with evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory public web assets for Hotscripts Clone or showcategory.php.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any available fixed release.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy deployments where no fix exists..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 6545CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- hotscriptsclone-showcategory-sql-injection(45362)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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