UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2008-12-30

CVE-2008-5751

alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise Security Advisory (CVE-2008-5751)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-5751 impacting alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in AlstraSoft Web Email Script Enterprise (ESE) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a directory action.

📊 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 alstrasoft / web_email_script_enterprise
Affected Versions _nil_
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-2008-5751 impacting alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-5751.yaml
id: cve-2008-5751

info:
  name: alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-5751 affecting alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in AlstraSoft Web Email Script Enterprise (ESE) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-5751
  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-2008-5751
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2008-5751,alstrasoft,web_email_script_enterpri,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "web_email_script_enterprise"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-5751.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-5751
# Target: alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise | 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-2008-5751 (alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise)...")
    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 alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise scope (_nil_).")
        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-2008-5751.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-5751
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install web_email_script_enterpri 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade web_email_script_enterpri 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update web_email_script_enterpri

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

# 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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-5751 in alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update alstrasoft web_email_script_enterprise 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-2008-5751?

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-2008-5751?

CVE-2008-5751 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-2008-5751
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor alstrasoft
Product web_email_script_enterprise
Published 2008-12-30
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P