CVE-2008-2044

CVE-2008-2044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netoffice Dwins with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

includes/library.php in netOffice Dwins 1.3 p2 compares the demoSession variable to the 'true' string literal instead of the true boolean literal, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code by setting this variable to 1, as demonstrated by uploading a PHP script via an add action to projects_site/uploadfile.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2044?
includes/library.php in netOffice Dwins 1.3 p2 compares the demoSession variable to the 'true' string literal instead of the true boolean literal, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code by setting this variable to 1, as demonstrated by uploading a PHP script via an add action to projects_site/uploadfile.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-2044?
CVE-2008-2044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2044?
CVE-2008-2044 affects Netoffice Dwins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2044?
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-2008-2044 published?
CVE-2008-2044 was published on 2008-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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