CVE-2008-4122

Name: CVE-2008-4122
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-19T17:30:02.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4122 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla! 1.5.8 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Joomla! 1.5.8 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	1.5.8

References

http://int21.de/cve/CVE-2008-4122-joomla.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4794Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499295/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499354/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://int21.de/cve/CVE-2008-4122-joomla.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4794Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499295/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499354/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4122?

How severe is CVE-2008-4122?

CVE-2008-4122 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4122?

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