CVE-2008-5434
CWE-89Published: December 11, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PunBB 1.3 and 1.3.1 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) order_by or (2) direction parameter to admin/users.php, or (3) configuration options to admin/settings.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5434 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5434 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts