CVE-2008-7040

Name: CVE-2008-7040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-24T10:30:01.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in ahah/sf-profile.php in the Yellow Swordfish Simple Forum module for Wordpress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u parameter. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so the details might be incorrect.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in ahah/sf-profile.php in the Yellow Swordfish Simple Forum module for Wordpress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u parameter. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so the details might be incorrect.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yellowswordfish	Simple Forum	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7040?

How severe is CVE-2008-7040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7040?

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Source: NVD / NIST