CVE-2008-5784

Name: CVE-2008-5784
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-31T11:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5784 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. V3 Chat - Profiles/Dating Script 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie to 1.. EPSS estimates a 7.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

V3 Chat - Profiles/Dating Script 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie to 1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.10%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-565

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
V3chat	V3 Chat Profiles Dating Script	3.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32603Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32216Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3071Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/32603Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32216Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3071Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5784?

V3 Chat - Profiles/Dating Script 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie to 1.

How severe is CVE-2008-5784?

CVE-2008-5784 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5784?

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-2008-5784?

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Source: NVD / NIST