CVE-2008-4905
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.48%
Last modified
CVE-2008-4905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typosphere | Typo | <= 5.1.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32272Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4550Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497970Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32272Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4550Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497970Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-4905?
Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2008-4905?
CVE-2008-4905 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4905?
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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