HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-1398
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CVE-2008-1398

CWE-89Published: March 20, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in online.php in AuraCMS 2.0 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the X-Forwarded-For field (HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR environment variable) in an HTTP header.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1398 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1398. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

auracms1 product(s)
auracms
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-1398
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 20, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-1398 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.