HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-2901
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CVE-2008-2901

CWE-89Published: June 30, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Haudenschilt Family Connections CMS (FCMS) 1.4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) address parameter to addressbook.php, the (2) getnews parameter to familynews.php, and the (3) poll_id parameter to home.php in a results action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2901 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-2008-2901. 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

haudenschilt1 product(s)
family connections cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (8)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-2901
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-2901 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.