How severe is CVE-2008-0377?

CVE-2008-0377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0377?

CVE-2008-0377 affects News Micronews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0377?

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-2008-0377 published?

CVE-2008-0377 was published on 2008-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0377

CVE-2008-0377 is a critical-severity vulnerability in News Micronews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: News Micronews
Published: 2008-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MicroNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges via a direct request to admin.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0377?: MicroNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges via a direct request to admin.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-0377?: CVE-2008-0377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0377?: CVE-2008-0377 affects News Micronews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0377?: 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-2008-0377 published?: CVE-2008-0377 was published on 2008-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:news:micronews:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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