CVE-2008-1727

Name: CVE-2008-1727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-11T19:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KnowledgeQuest 2.5 and 2.6 does not require authentication for access to admincheck.php, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary admin accounts.. EPSS estimates a 6.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KnowledgeQuest 2.5 and 2.6 does not require authentication for access to admincheck.php, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary admin accounts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.85%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Myknowledgequest	Knowledgequest	2.5
Myknowledgequest	Knowledgequest	2.6

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1727?

KnowledgeQuest 2.5 and 2.6 does not require authentication for access to admincheck.php, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary admin accounts.

How severe is CVE-2008-1727?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1727?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-1727?

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Source: NVD / NIST