CVE-2008-5816

Name: CVE-2008-5816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-02T18:11:09.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ilias	Ilias	<= 3.7.4
Ilias	Ilias	3.7.0
Ilias	Ilias	3.7.1
Ilias	Ilias	3.7.2
Ilias	Ilias	3.7.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5816?

SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5816?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5816 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5816?

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Are you affected by CVE-2008-5816?

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Source: NVD / NIST