CVE-2008-2673

Name: CVE-2008-2673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-12T12:21:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2673 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Powie pNews 2.08 and 2.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the shownews parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Powie pNews 2.08 and 2.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the shownews parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powie	Pnews	2.08
Powie	Pnews	2.10

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2673?

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Powie pNews 2.08 and 2.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the shownews parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-2673?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2673 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2673?

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Source: NVD / NIST