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CVE-2008-5221

UnknownEPSS 2.55%

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CVE-2008-5221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.55%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WportfolioWportfolio<= 0.3
WportfolioWportfolio0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5221?
The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-5221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5221?
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