How severe is CVE-2008-1971?

CVE-2008-1971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1971?

CVE-2008-1971 affects Phphq Phshoutbox Final. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1971 published?

CVE-2008-1971 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1971

CVE-2008-1971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phphq Phshoutbox Final with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Phphq Phshoutbox Final
Published: 2008-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phShoutBox Final 1.5 and earlier only checks passwords when specified in $_POST, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the (1) phadmin cookie to admin.php, or (2) in 1.4 and earlier, the ssbadmin cookie to shoutadmin.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1971?: phShoutBox Final 1.5 and earlier only checks passwords when specified in $_POST, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the (1) phadmin cookie to admin.php, or (2) in 1.4 and earlier, the ssbadmin cookie to shoutadmin.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-1971?: CVE-2008-1971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1971?: CVE-2008-1971 affects Phphq Phshoutbox Final. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1971 published?: CVE-2008-1971 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phphq:phshoutbox_final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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