CVE-2008-2018
CVE-2008-2018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpizabi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Phpizabi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The AssignUser function in template.class.php in PHPizabi 0.848b C1 HFP3 performs unsafe macro expansions on strings delimited by '{' and '}' characters, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a comment containing a macro, as demonstrated by a "{user.password}" comment in the profile of the admin user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2018?
- The AssignUser function in template.class.php in PHPizabi 0.848b C1 HFP3 performs unsafe macro expansions on strings delimited by '{' and '}' characters, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a comment containing a macro, as demonstrated by a "{user.password}" comment in the profile of the admin user.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2018?
- CVE-2008-2018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2018?
- CVE-2008-2018 affects Phpizabi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2018?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2018 published?
- CVE-2008-2018 was published on 2008-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28954
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42143
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5506
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpizabi:phpizabi:0.848b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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