How severe is CVE-2008-1883?

CVE-2008-1883 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1883?

CVE-2008-1883 affects Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1883?

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

When was CVE-2008-1883 published?

CVE-2008-1883 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1883

CVE-2008-1883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite
Published: 2008-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The server in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x stores MD5 password hashes that are provided directly by clients, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access accounts via a modified client that skips the javascript/md5.js hash calculation, and instead sends an arbitrary MD5 string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1883?: The server in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x stores MD5 password hashes that are provided directly by clients, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access accounts via a modified client that skips the javascript/md5.js hash calculation, and instead sends an arbitrary MD5 string.
How severe is CVE-2008-1883?: CVE-2008-1883 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1883?: CVE-2008-1883 affects Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1883?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1883 published?: CVE-2008-1883 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_academic_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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