CVE-2008-4791

Name: CVE-2008-4791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-29T15:31:35.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended login access rules and successfully login via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended login access rules and successfully login via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	>= 5.0, < 5.11
Drupal	Drupal	>= 6.0, < 6.5

References

http://drupal.org/node/318706Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32201Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/21/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45766Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://drupal.org/node/318706Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32201Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/21/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45766Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4791?

The user module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended login access rules and successfully login via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-4791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4791?

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-2008-4791?

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Source: NVD / NIST