How severe is CVE-2008-2071?

CVE-2008-2071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2071?

CVE-2008-2071 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2071?

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

When was CVE-2008-2071 published?

CVE-2008-2071 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2071

CVE-2008-2071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2008-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the WHM interface 11.15.0 for cPanel 11.18 before 11.18.4 and 11.22 before 11.22.3 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as cPanel administrators via requests to cpanel/whm/webmail and other unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2071?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the WHM interface 11.15.0 for cPanel 11.18 before 11.18.4 and 11.22 before 11.22.3 allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as cPanel administrators via requests to cpanel/whm/webmail and other unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2071?: CVE-2008-2071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2071?: CVE-2008-2071 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2071 published?: CVE-2008-2071 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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