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CVE-2008-5219

UnknownEPSS 6.85%

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CVE-2008-5219 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.. EPSS estimates a 6.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.85%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VideoscriptVideoscript<= 4.0.1.50

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5219?
The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-5219?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5219 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5219?
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