How severe is CVE-2008-1937?

CVE-2008-1937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1937?

CVE-2008-1937 primarily affects Moinmoin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1937?

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

When was CVE-2008-1937 published?

CVE-2008-1937 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1937

CVE-2008-1937 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moinmoin 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Moinmoin
Published: 2008-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The user form processing (userform.py) in MoinMoin before 1.6.3, when using ACLs or a non-empty superusers list, does not properly manage users, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1937?: The user form processing (userform.py) in MoinMoin before 1.6.3, when using ACLs or a non-empty superusers list, does not properly manage users, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2008-1937?: CVE-2008-1937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1937?: CVE-2008-1937 primarily affects Moinmoin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1937?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1937 published?: CVE-2008-1937 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmoin:moinmoin:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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