CVE-2008-5676

Name: CVE-2008-5676
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-19T01:52:58.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5676 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the ModSecurity (aka mod_security) module 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 for the Apache HTTP Server, when SecCacheTransformations is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or bypass the product's functionality via unknown vectors related to "transformation caching.". EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the ModSecurity (aka mod_security) module 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 for the Apache HTTP Server, when SecCacheTransformations is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or bypass the product's functionality via unknown vectors related to "transformation caching."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Breach	Modsecurity	<= 2.5.0
Breach	Modsecurity	<= 2.5.5
Breach	Modsecurity	2.5.1
Breach	Modsecurity	2.5.2
Breach	Modsecurity	2.5.3
Breach	Modsecurity	2.5.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5676?

How severe is CVE-2008-5676?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5676 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5676?

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Source: NVD / NIST