How severe is CVE-2008-0228?

CVE-2008-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0228?

CVE-2008-0228 affects Linksys Wrt54gl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0228 published?

CVE-2008-0228 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0228

CVE-2008-0228 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wrt54gl with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Linksys Wrt54gl
Published: 2008-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in apply.cgi in the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware 4.30.9 allows remote attackers to perform actions as administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0228?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in apply.cgi in the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware 4.30.9 allows remote attackers to perform actions as administrators.
How severe is CVE-2008-0228?: CVE-2008-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0228?: CVE-2008-0228 affects Linksys Wrt54gl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0228 published?: CVE-2008-0228 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt54gl:4.30.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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