CVE-2008-5940

Name: CVE-2008-5940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-22T11:30:05.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modxcms	Modxcms	<= 0.9.6.2
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.0
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.1
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.2.1
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.5
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.6
Modxcms	Modxcms	0.9.6.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5940?

How severe is CVE-2008-5940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5940?

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Source: NVD / NIST