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CVE-2008-1883

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

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CVE-2008-1883 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The server in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x stores MD5 password hashes that are provided directly by clients, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access accounts via a modified client that skips the javascript/md5.js hash calculation, and instead sends an arbitrary MD5 string.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The server in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x stores MD5 password hashes that are provided directly by clients, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access accounts via a modified client that skips the javascript/md5.js hash calculation, and instead sends an arbitrary MD5 string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BlackboardBlackboard Academic Suite<= 7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1883?
The server in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x stores MD5 password hashes that are provided directly by clients, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access accounts via a modified client that skips the javascript/md5.js hash calculation, and instead sends an arbitrary MD5 string.
How severe is CVE-2008-1883?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1883 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1883?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST