CVE-2008-2789Basic-CMS SQL Injection
SQL injection vulnerability in pages/index.php in BASIC-CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_id parameter.
Published Jun 20, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-2789 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Basic-CMS.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory30645
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in pages/index.php in BASIC-CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_id parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Basic-CMSBasic-CMS | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 20, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisory30645
- exploitMSF xradio_xrl_sehbof.rb
- exploit29771
- otherpacketstormsecurity.org · basiccms-sqlxss.txt
- otherbasiccms-index-sql-injection(43140)
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in pages/index.php in BASIC-CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_id parameter.
Affected: Basic-CMS. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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