CVE-2008-5296

Name: CVE-2008-5296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-01T15:30:03.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gallery 1.5.x before 1.5.10 and 1.6 before 1.6-RC3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative via unspecified cookies. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gallery 1.5.x before 1.5.10 and 1.6 before 1.6-RC3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative via unspecified cookies. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Gallery	Gallery	<= 1.5.9	—
Gallery	Gallery	<= 1.6	Rc2
Gallery	Gallery	1.2.1	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.3.1	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.3.2	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.3.3	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.3.4	Pl1
Gallery	Gallery	1.4	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.4.1	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.4.4	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.5.1	Rc2
Gallery	Gallery	1.5.2	—
Gallery	Gallery	1.5.7	—

References

http://gallery.menalto.com/last_official_G1_releasesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/50089
http://secunia.com/advisories/32817Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32440
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46804
http://gallery.menalto.com/last_official_G1_releasesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/50089
http://secunia.com/advisories/32817Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32440
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46804

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5296?

How severe is CVE-2008-5296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5296?

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