How severe is CVE-2008-1766?

CVE-2008-1766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1766?

CVE-2008-1766 primarily affects Phpbb. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1766?

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-2008-1766 published?

CVE-2008-1766 was published on 2008-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1766

CVE-2008-1766 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpbb 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb
Published: 2008-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in phpBB before 3.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "two minor security-related bugs."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1766?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in phpBB before 3.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "two minor security-related bugs."
How severe is CVE-2008-1766?: CVE-2008-1766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1766?: CVE-2008-1766 primarily affects Phpbb. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1766?: 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-2008-1766 published?: CVE-2008-1766 was published on 2008-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:*:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0rc:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:3.0.0rc:2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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