UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2008-02-12

CVE-2008-0683

wordpress st_newsletter_plugin Security Advisory (CVE-2008-0683)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-0683 impacting wordpress st_newsletter_plugin. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in shiftthis-preview.php in the ShiftThis Newsletter (st_newsletter) plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsletter parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wordpress / st_newsletter_plugin
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-0683 impacting wordpress st_newsletter_plugin.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-0683.yaml
id: cve-2008-0683

info:
  name: wordpress st_newsletter_plugin - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-0683 affecting wordpress st_newsletter_plugin.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in shiftthis-preview.php in the ShiftThis Newsletter (st_newsletter) plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execu...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-0683
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-0683
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2008-0683,wordpress,st_newsletter_plugin,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "st_newsletter_plugin"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-0683.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-0683
# Target: wordpress st_newsletter_plugin | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-0683 (wordpress st_newsletter_plugin)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wordpress st_newsletter_plugin scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-0683.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-0683
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install st_newsletter_plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade st_newsletter_plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update st_newsletter_plugin

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i st_newsletter_plugin 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i st_newsletter_plugin

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-0683 in wordpress st_newsletter_plugin?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wordpress st_newsletter_plugin packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-0683?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-0683?

CVE-2008-0683 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-0683
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor wordpress
Product st_newsletter_plugin
Published 2008-02-12
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P