How severe is CVE-2008-4524?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2008-4524 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2008-4524?

CVE-2008-4524 affects the following packages: adaptcms/adaptcms (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4524?

The records we use list no patched version of adaptcms/adaptcms for CVE-2008-4524. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2008-4524 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for adaptcms/adaptcms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2008-4524 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Until you can upgrade, make sure every query built from user input uses parameterised statements or a prepared-statement API rather than string concatenation, and reduce the database account's privileges so an injected query cannot read or alter data beyond what the feature needs.

Is CVE-2008-4524 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2008-4524, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2008-4524?

CVE-2008-4524 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.3%, placing it in the 70th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4524?

CVE-2008-4524 is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2008-4524 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2008-4524 was published on May 2, 2022 and was last updated on April 10, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2008-4524 — adaptcms

CVE-2008-4524 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in adaptcms/adaptcms. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

AdaptCMS SQL Injection vulnerability

Published

May 2, 2022

Updated

Apr 10, 2025

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 10, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs70th percentile — riskier than 70% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘adaptcms/adaptcms

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Check User" feature (includes/check_user.php) in AdaptCMS Lite and AdaptCMS Pro 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_name parameter.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`adaptcms/adaptcms`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

adaptcmsadaptcms

1 version

1.3

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-6662webappsphp✓ Verified

AdaptCMS Lite 1.3 - Blind SQL Injection

by StAkeR · Oct 3, 2008

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for adaptcms/adaptcms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of adaptcms/adaptcms for CVE-2008-4524. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Until you can upgrade, make sure every query built from user input uses parameterised statements or a prepared-statement API rather than string concatenation, and reduce the database account's privileges so an injected query cannot read or alter data beyond what the feature needs.

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