CVE-2008-5816

ILIAS < 3.7.4 - SQL Injection via ref_id Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5816. PoCs published by Lidloses_Auge.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a writeup describing a blind SQL injection vulnerability in ILIAS Learning Management System <= 3.7.4. The vulnerability exists in the 'ref_id' parameter of 'repository.php' and can be exploited to extract sensitive data such as passwords from the 'usr_data' table.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in repository.php in ILIAS 3.7.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ref_id parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Lidloses_Auge · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7570

This is a writeup describing a blind SQL injection vulnerability in ILIAS Learning Management System <= 3.7.4. The vulnerability exists in the 'ref_id' parameter of 'repository.php' and can be exploited to extract sensitive data such as passwords from the 'usr_data' table.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ILIAS Learning Management System <= 3.7.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target application · Knowledge of SQL injection techniques
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33006
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4858
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47615
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7570

Scores

EPSS 0.0127
EPSS Percentile 65.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (5)
ilias/ilias 3.7.0
ilias/ilias 3.7.1
ilias/ilias 3.7.2
ilias/ilias 3.7.3
ilias/ilias < 3.7.4
Published Jan 02, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026