CVE-2008-4170

Name: CVE-2008-4170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-22T18:34:16.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. create_account.php in osCommerce 2.2 RC 2a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid dob parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

create_account.php in osCommerce 2.2 RC 2a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid dob parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oscommerce	Oscommerce	2.2	Rc 2a

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4170?

create_account.php in osCommerce 2.2 RC 2a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid dob parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

How severe is CVE-2008-4170?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4170?

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Source: NVD / NIST