CVE-2008-5490

Name: CVE-2008-5490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-12T16:30:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHPStore Yahoo Answers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHPStore Yahoo Answers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpstore	Yahoo Answers	All versions

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5490?

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PHPStore Yahoo Answers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5490?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5490?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-5490?

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Source: NVD / NIST