CVE-2008-2478

Name: CVE-2008-2478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-28T15:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel.. EPSS estimates a 4.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

scripts/wwwacct in cPanel 11.18.6 STABLE and earlier and 11.23.1 CURRENT and earlier allows remote authenticated users with reseller privileges to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the Email address field (aka Email text box). NOTE: the vendor disputes this, stating "I'm unable to reproduce such an issue on multiple servers running different versions of cPanel.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.21%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Cpanel	Cpanel	<= 11.8.6	Stable
Cpanel	Cpanel	<= 11.23.1	Current

References

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2478?

How severe is CVE-2008-2478?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2478?

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Source: NVD / NIST