CVE-2008-4616

Name: CVE-2008-4616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-20T18:14:04.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SpamBam plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and add blog comments by using server-supplied values to calculate a shared key.. EPSS estimates a 7.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SpamBam plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and add blog comments by using server-supplied values to calculate a shared key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.29%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
The Spanner	Spambam Plugin	All versions
Wordpress	Spambam Plugin	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4616?

The SpamBam plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions and add blog comments by using server-supplied values to calculate a shared key.

How severe is CVE-2008-4616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4616?

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-2008-4616?

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Source: NVD / NIST