How severe is CVE-2008-0165?

CVE-2008-0165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0165 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-2008-0165?

CVE-2008-0165 affects Ikiwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0165?

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

When was CVE-2008-0165 published?

CVE-2008-0165 was published on 2008-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0165

CVE-2008-0165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ikiwiki 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: Ikiwiki
Published: 2008-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ikiwiki before 2.42 allows remote attackers to modify user preferences, including passwords, via the (1) preferences and (2) edit forms.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0165?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ikiwiki before 2.42 allows remote attackers to modify user preferences, including passwords, via the (1) preferences and (2) edit forms.
How severe is CVE-2008-0165?: CVE-2008-0165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0165 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-2008-0165?: CVE-2008-0165 affects Ikiwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0165 published?: CVE-2008-0165 was published on 2008-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ikiwiki:ikiwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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