How severe is CVE-2008-0164?

CVE-2008-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0164?

CVE-2008-0164 primarily affects Plone Plone Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0164?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0164 published?

CVE-2008-0164 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0164

CVE-2008-0164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plone Plone Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Plone Plone Cms
Published: 2008-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Plone CMS 3.0.5 and 3.0.6 allow remote attackers to (1) add arbitrary accounts via the join_form page and (2) change the privileges of arbitrary groups via the prefs_groups_overview page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0164?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Plone CMS 3.0.5 and 3.0.6 allow remote attackers to (1) add arbitrary accounts via the join_form page and (2) change the privileges of arbitrary groups via the prefs_groups_overview page.
How severe is CVE-2008-0164?: CVE-2008-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0164?: CVE-2008-0164 primarily affects Plone Plone Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0164 published?: CVE-2008-0164 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:plone:plone_cms:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:plone:plone_cms:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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