How severe is CVE-2008-0471?

CVE-2008-0471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0471 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-2008-0471?

CVE-2008-0471 affects Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0471?

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

When was CVE-2008-0471 published?

CVE-2008-0471 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0471

CVE-2008-0471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb 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: Phpbb
Published: 2008-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in privmsg.php in phpBB 2.0.22 allows remote attackers to delete private messages (PM) as arbitrary users via a deleteall action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0471?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in privmsg.php in phpBB 2.0.22 allows remote attackers to delete private messages (PM) as arbitrary users via a deleteall action.
How severe is CVE-2008-0471?: CVE-2008-0471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0471 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-2008-0471?: CVE-2008-0471 affects Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0471 published?: CVE-2008-0471 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:2.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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