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CVE-2008-6540

UnknownEPSS 2.50%

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CVE-2008-6540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DotNetNuke before 4.8.2, during installation or upgrade, does not warn the administrator when the default (1) ValidationKey and (2) DecryptionKey values cannot be modified in the web.config file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the default keys.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DotNetNuke before 4.8.2, during installation or upgrade, does not warn the administrator when the default (1) ValidationKey and (2) DecryptionKey values cannot be modified in the web.config file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the default keys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke<= 4.8.1
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.6
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.7
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.8
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.9
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.10d
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke1.0.10e
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke2.1.1
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke2.1.2
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke3.0.7
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke3.0.8
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke3.0.11
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke3.1.0
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke3.3.5
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke4.0
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke4.3.5
DnnsoftwareDotnetnuke4.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6540?
DotNetNuke before 4.8.2, during installation or upgrade, does not warn the administrator when the default (1) ValidationKey and (2) DecryptionKey values cannot be modified in the web.config file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the default keys.
How severe is CVE-2008-6540?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6540?
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