HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-7091
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CVE-2008-7091

CWE-89Published: August 26, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Pligg 9.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter to vote.php, which is not properly handled in libs/link.php; (2) id parameter to trackback.php; (3) an unspecified parameter to submit.php; (4) requestTitle variable in a query to story.php; (5) requestID and (6) requestTitle variables in recommend.php; (7) categoryID parameter to cloud.php; (8) title parameter to out.php; (9) username parameter to login.php; (10) id parameter to cvote.php; and (11) commentid parameter to edit.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-7091 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-2008-7091. 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:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

pligg1 product(s)
pligg cms
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (30)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-7091
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 26, 2009

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-7091 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.