CVE-2008-5576

Name: CVE-2008-5576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-15T18:00:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5576 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. admin/forums.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a large value of the current_user[users_level] parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

admin/forums.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a large value of the current_user[users_level] parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scssboard	Scssboard	1.0
Scssboard	Scssboard	1.1
Scssboard	Scssboard	1.11
Scssboard	Scssboard	1.12

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5576?

admin/forums.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a large value of the current_user[users_level] parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5576?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5576 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5576?

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-2008-5576?

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Source: NVD / NIST